After decades as a business executive, Bob taught middle school shop and math for many years before retiring in 2007. Bob was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed WSU and KU basketball. He loved spending time with family and friends and had a special place in his heart for children of all ages.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, sister Venita Dyer, brother Kenneth Dyer and sister-in-law Carol Dyer.
Surviving family members include his wife Judy Black Dyer; Children: Brad (Donna) Dyer of Wichita, Meredith (Steve) Bruner of Wichita, and Andrew (Holly) Dyer of Newton; Grandchildren: Dylan Dyer, Declan Dyer, Samantha (Demetri) Karabinas, Spencer Bruner, Saxton Bruner, Sidnee Bruner, Zeke Dyer, Eli Dyer, Eden Dyer and Abby Dyer. Nieces Carri Siebenmark and Amy Cox. Step-Children Elise (Mike) Harper, Benjie (Sherri) Black, Molly Black (Darren Longhofer), and Jordan Black. Step-Grandchildren: Christopher (Emily) Copley, Cassidy (Ryan) Snyder, Natalie (Trevor) Shreve, Benjamin Harper, Kai (Mariah) Black, Cobi Black, Alec Black, Sierra Bogle, John Bogle, Lucas Longhofer, Anna Black; Step-Great-Grandchildren: Raiden and Scarlett Snyder, Oliver Black, Mallory Razzaq, and Atticus Shreve.
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