Robert Lewis Bahan of Kansas City, Missouri, died peacefully at his home on July 27, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Born on December 11, 1936 in Bennington, VT, he received his education at Mount Anthony Union High School and joined the Navy in December of 1957 where he served a four-year term and was honorably discharged in 1961.
After the Navy, he began his career as an electrician where he ended up retiring as a master electrician. In his retirement he enjoyed volunteering at the local campgrounds, and was a very big H.A.M. radio enthusiast.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Bahan who passed on October 16, 2011.
He is survived by Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Bahan II of Shaftsbury, VT; Ms. Nan Peters of Bennington, VT; Mr. Brent Bahan of Lee’s Summit, MO; Mr. Allan Lorom of Iowa City, IA; his brother, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bahan of Grain Valley, MO; and many nieces, nephews, and grandchildren.
A graveside service with military honors for Robert will be held on September 5, 2024 at 11:00 am at the White Chapel Cemetery in Bennington, Vermont.