Minneola – Robert Verne Harden, 92, died Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Minneola Long Term Care, Minneola.

He was born September 1, 1925 in the Lexington Township, the son of Paul Robert and Florence Estella (Bard) Harden. He was a Farmer and Rancher.

His life was his Farming and Ranching and his family.

On August 15, 1948 he married Donna Faye Jacques at Dodge City. She preceded him in death on December 2, 2013.

Survivors include: 2 sons, Robert V. "RV" Harden II (Cathy), Manteca, California, Dean Bruce Harden (Pat), Ogden, Kansas; 1 daughter, Jacquelyn Johnson, Minneola; 1 brother, Charles Daniel "Dan" Harden, Miami, Florida; 5 grandchildren, Amanda, Robert V. III, Nathan, Taylor, Alex, 3 great grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter, Donna Rose, 4 brothers, Duane, Willis, Lloyd and Ray Harden, 1 sister, Francis Eubank.

Funeral service will be 10:00 am Saturday, February 17, 2018 at the Ashland United Methodist Church with Pastor Shawn Leach officiating and full military honors by the Bucklin American Legion and Military Honors for the State of Kansas. Burial will follow the service at the Protection Cemetery, Protection, Kansas. Visitation with the family present will be Thursday February 15, 2018 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Minnis Mortuary, Minneola.

The family suggests memorials to the Minneola Community Foundation Long Term Care in care of Minnis Mortuary, P.O. Box 459 Minneola, Kansas 67865. Condolences may be sent to www.minnismortuary.net.