Robert K. "Bob" Marmie, 84, died March 9, 2009 at Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend, Kansas. He was born September 17, 1924 at Hoisington, Kansas, the son of Oliver and Mary (Sullivan) Marmie. After graduation from Great Bend High School, he joined the United States Marine Corps. He was a World War II veteran, serving during the invasion of Iwo Jima, receiving the Purple Heart. He married DeSales Marguerite "Sally" Weber October 3, 1951 at Great Bend. Mr. Marmie was the owner of Bob Marmie Home Improvement and then worked for Southard Home Improvement for fifteen years. He was a lifetime Barton County resident. Mr. Marmie was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick, a life member of the V. F. W. Post 3111, a life member of the Disabled American Veterans, American Legion Argonne Post 180 and the BPO Elks Lodge #1127, all of Great Bend. Survivors include his wife, Sally Marmie, of the home; three daughters: Deanna Marmie, Wichita, Kansas; Mary Lou Kinsinger and husband, Daryn, Goddard, Kansas; and Roberta Feist, Great Bend, Kansas; one son, Keith Marmie and wife, Rita, Tijeras, New Mexico; four grandchildren: Erica, Jessie, and Jackie Kinsinger, Goddard, Kansas; and Lauren Feist, Great Bend, Kansas; and one brother, Eustace Marmie, Great Bend, Kansas. He was preceded in death by two brothers, David Marmie and Pete Marmie; and two sisters, Leona Murray and Leola Burgett. Vigil service will be at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 12, 2009 at Bryant Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 13, 2009 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, with Father Reginald A. Urban celebrant. Burial with military honors conducted by the United States Marine Corps will be in the Veterans' Circle at Great Bend Cemetery. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, March 12, 2009 at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to Brit Spaugh Park and Zoo or Holy Family School Endowment Fund, both in care of the funeral home.