Bobby F. Stout

On Friday, the 16th of October 2020, Bobby F. Stout was called to Heaven. He had endured many months of age-related illness but moved on peacefully. He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Jerry, his son, Bill, and his two grandsons, of whom he bragged about to all who would listen, Michael, and Christian. All of them reside in the Wichita area. Bobby was born in July of 1932 in Russellville, Alabama. He had an older brother, Bill, and an older sister, Grace Elois, both of whom he will be able to reunite with in Heaven. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean conflict. His duty station was in Hutchinson, Kansas, which is how he came to know Wichita. After his enlistment was complete, he moved to Wichita, met his wife Jerry, and took a job as a patrolman with the Wichita Police Department. Bobby rose through the ranks, and even attended school at Wichita State University to complete his bachelor and even a master's degree. He even taught night school at Wichita State in the 1970's. Many still remember the hit song from the Jerry Hahn Brotherhood "Captain Bobby Stout," for which he was the inspiration. The song centered around a man being arrested for drug charges, ironically, Bobby was actually part of the WPD vice squad at the time, but he did love the song. Bobby retired from WPD in 1980 as Deputy Chief and moved on to spend the next 30 years as the Executive Director of the Wichita Crime Commission. He was the face, and voice, of Crime Stoppers for many years. Many will remember his closing words: "If you know who committed this crime, or any crime, call Crime Stoppers at two six seven twenty-one eleven. You could be eligible for a cash reward, and none will ever ask your name..." Though he has left this world, he will not be forgotten. In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family requests that you take a moment to show gratitude to those in our community who have chosen to serve and protect us by putting their lives on the line. A memorial is being planned. There will be no formal funeral as Covid restrictions have caused many issues. There will be an informal "come and go" memorial on Saturday, October 31st from 12 noon until 4 p.m. at the Midian Shrine Center (Scimitar room) at 130 N Topeka in Wichita. At this time you may pay your respects to Bobby and the family.