Robert Dean Dix

Robert Dean Dix, age 91, passed away on November 26, 2020, at the Solomon Valley Manor in Stockton.

He was born on August 27, 1929, in Rooks County, KS to Frank and Bessie (Fitch) Dix. Robert married Maxine Dibble on January 17, 1951, in Kensington. They were blessed with four sons: Darwin, Mark, Johnny, and Jeff.

Robert attended country schools and graduated from Woodston High School with the Class of 1948. After he and Maxine married, they lived in the rural Woodston area where Robert farmed and ranched his entire life. He served on the local co-op and rural water district boards, and was a 60 year member of Masonic Blue Lodge. He was passionate about farming and enjoyed visiting with family and friends; Robert never knew a stranger.

As a steward of the land and livestock, Robert took seriously the charge of God, to take care of the earth and all that is in it. With strong faith and abiding hope, he worked hard, loved greatly, and now rests from his labors. The legacy of his love, laughter, and joy will live in our hearts and memories forever.

Left to survive Robert are his sons, Darwin (Lila) Dix of Stockton, Mark (Gina) Dix of Woodston, Johnny (Kati) Dix of Weatherford, Texas, and Jeff (Marianne) Dix of Stockton; eleven grandchildren: Bridget (Jason) Wampler, Januari (Courtne) Sawyer, Joel (Anna) Dix, Gabriel (Jennifer) Dix, Bethany (Seth) Stevens, Alaina Dix, Joey (Shawndra) Dix, Lexi Dix, Brook Dix, Cody Dix, and Haley Dix; and five great-grandchildren: Gracie and Cordrey Wampler, Ava and Aubrey Sawyer, and Emma Dix.

Preceding him in death are his parents, Frank and Bessie; wife, Maxine; seven brothers; and two sisters.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, November 30, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., at Ash Rock Cemetery in Woodston. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home in Stockton.

Memorials are suggested to Stockton FFA or Main Street Christian Church and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 67669.