(From Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home)Robert James Elbrader, 84, of Fort Scott, passed away Wednesday afternoon, September 18, 2024, at his home. He was born April 21, 1940, in Bourbon County, Kansas, the son of Robert N. Elbrader and Naomi (Brown) Elbrader. He married Julie Thompson on August 14, 1964, in Fort Scott, Kansas, and she survives of the home.
Robert earned his Machinist Certification from Pittsburg State University, and worked as a machinist at Peerless for many years. He briefly served in the US Navy from 1958 to 1959.
In addition to his wife Julie, Robert is also survived by his children, Jessica Shapiro and Matt Bower, Iola, Kansas; Ambrosia Shapiro and James Greene, Oakland, California; Tara Peters and Jason, Puyallup, Washington; Natasha Thompson, Fort Scott, Kansas; Richard Thompson and Artie, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Marty Thompson and Dena, Fort Scott; brother Roneil Elbrader and Jeff Neely, Webb City, Missouri; sisters Randi Clements, Fort Scott, Kansas, Rowena Otipoby, Neosho, Missouri, and Regina Swisher, Eerie, Kansas. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, and great-great niece Claire Bower, of the home.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, with burial following at the Fort Scott National Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to services, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Military honors will be provided at the cemetery by the U.S. Navy Funeral Honors Detail. Friends and family may sign the online guest book and share memories at www.konantzcheney.com.
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