Robert L. "Bob" Bader, 78, died January 4, 2011 at his Great Bend, Kansas, residence. He was born June 7, 1932 at Osborne County, Kansas, the son of Fredrick Robert and Addie Mae (Clemans) Bader. He married Joan Habiger September 1, 1955 at Hoisington, Kansas. A Great Bend resident since 1959, coming from Osborne County, Mr. Bader was a commercial salesman for Becker Tire and Treading, Great Bend, for fifty years. Mr. Bader was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Great Bend; and a charter member of Knights of Columbus at St. Aloysius, Osborne. Survivors include his wife, Joan Bader of the home; one son, Michael Bader and wife Laura, Great Bend; two daughters: Debora Bader, Pawnee Rock, Kansas; and Diann Henderson and husband Ken, Great Bend; and four grandchildren: Sarah Bader, Fredrick Bader, John Henderson, and Kelli Henderson. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 8, 2011 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Father Peter Fernandez will be celebrant. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, January 7, 2011 with the family receiving friends from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the GBRC Foundation/Playground Project or Masses at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, in care of the funeral home.