

Bob was born on July 8, 1939, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Louis and Pauline (Argo) Hurla. He was raised with strong values of hard work and family that stayed with him throughout his life. He graduated from Saint Peter & Paul Catholic School in Seneca, Kansas, and later attended Barber College in Wichita, Kansas.
Bob dedicated his life to his trade and his community, proudly owning and operating Bob’s Barber Shop in Leavenworth for more than 60 years, working there faithfully until the very end.
Through the decades, he built lasting relationships with his customers, many of whom became lifelong friends.
He found joy in the simple pleasures of life; carpentry projects, time spent on the golf course, fishing trips, camping, and bowling. Bob was also an avid NASCAR enthusiast and a devoted fan of KU sports and the Kansas City Chiefs. He and his wife, Mary, also shared many happy times together on their bowling league, creating friendships and memories that meant a great deal to them.
Above all, Bob cherished his family. He will be remembered for his playful spirit, often making up songs and dancing with his grandchildren, bringing laughter and joy to those around him.
Bob was a member of the Leavenworth Eagles Aerie & Auxiliary. He attended St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Leavenworth until his marriage to Mary, after which he became a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (formerly St. Joseph’s Lutheran Church).
He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, humor, and devotion that will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Mary; children, Keith, Kristin (Ronnie), Kyle (Cris), Karl (Stacey), Kirk, Amanda (John) and Nicole (J); 26 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
A visitation will be held from 6-8 pm, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Chapel Hill-Butler Funeral Home, 701, N. 94th St., Kansas City, KS 66112. A funeral service will be at 10:00 am, Friday, April 17, 2026, also at the chapel. Interment will be immediately following at Mt. Muncie Cemetery, 1500 8th St., Lansing, KS 66043
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