Robert "Bob" Dean Saling

Robert "Bob" Dean Saling, 74, of Kansas City, MO, passed away peacefully on June, 26, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held at Connection Point Church, Raytown, MO on Saturday, June 29th, 2019. Visitation will be from 9:00-10:30am followed by the funeral service. Graveside service to follow at Floral Hills cemetery at noon.

Bob was born on March 28, 1945, in Holden, Missouri. At the age of 5 his family moved to Raytown, MO. He graduated from Raytown High School in 1963. On July 2, 1965 Bob married his beautiful wife Judy and they raised 3 children.

He was drafted into the U.S. Army and spent 18 months in Korea during Vietnam. Bob graduated from Lindenwood University with a Bachelor of Science/Business Administration in 1978. He also holds a Masters of Business Administration from Avila University. He worked for Ralston Purina in Saint Louis and lived in Saint Charles, MO for 10 years after which he moved back to Kansas City, MO and spent the next 32 years working as a Corporate Controller for I.B.T. in Merriam, Kansas, retiring in 2010.

Post retirement he worked as a security guard at First Baptist Church of Raytown for an additional 5 years. Bob enjoyed traveling with his wife and family and even went on a 28 day land and sea cruise to Europe in 2016. What he enjoyed most was hunting and fishing as well as spending much of his free time with his family, children, and grandchildren . His greatest joy was watching his children and grandchildren become exceptionally caring and loving individuals. Some of his fondest memories include taking and teaching his 3 oldest grandsons hunting and shooting, teaching all of the grandchildren to fish, and spending time boating at the lake.

Some of Bob's favorite things include the Beatles, deer burgers, maple nut goodies, banana cream pie, his wife's fried chicken, and his daughter's chocolate chip cookies. He was a people person who made friends wherever he went and loved all of his friends, co-workers, and extended family without exception.

He was preceded in death by his parents Albert "Bud" Saling and Ruby Anders Saling and his brother Larry Saling. Also his in-laws Bill and Betty Crutcher.

Bob leaves behind his wife of 54 years Judy Saling; Children, Angie Saling, Stefanie Wahlen and Son-in-law Brian Wahlen, Ryan Saling and daughter in law Rebecca Saling; Grandchildren, Dayton Saling and wife Katie Saling, Dylan Wahlen and his girlfriend Brianna Pendergraft, Aaron Wahlen, Caia Saling, Jase Saling, and Amia Wahlen; Sister, Kay Nicks and brother in law Rod Nicks. He also leaves behind many loving cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Bob also loved dogs and leaves behind his two "dog children" Cleo and Tia along with several grand dogs.

Bob will be greatly missed by many and many look forward to seeing him again. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to The American Lung Association.