Robert Bonomo, 69, died Friday, April 27, 2012 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center in Hutchinson, Kansas. He was born September 15, 1942 in Albuquerque, New Mexico the son of John and Margaret (Miller) Bonomo. Robert graduated from Lovingston High School in New Mexico and went on to study at Edwards University in Austin, Texas and earned his Bachelor's of Science Degree from the University of New Mexico. He then obtained his teaching certificate from San Diego State University and later attended Fort Hays State University to further his education. He retired in 1988 from the United States Navy as chief of electronics giving 23 years of service for his country. He taught school for the Imperial Valley school system in California and later taught science at Great Bend High School. Robert has been a Barton County resident since 1998 coming from California. He was a member of the American Legion in Hoisington, lifetime member of the NRA, Silver Cougars Club, Kansas Rifle Association and the Amateur Radio Association. He enjoyed animals, woodworking, photography, avid racing fan, amateur radio and electronics. In December 1966 he married Billie Carpenter in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Survivors include his wife, Billie of the home in rural Claflin; one son, Michael Andrew Bonomo of New Mexico; one daughter, Angela Forney of California; one brother, Thomas Bonomo of Arizona; one sister, Anne Maiese of New Jersey and many nieces and nephews. Robert was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Paul Bonomo. Memorial service will be held Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at Nicholson Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas with Pastor David Leroy officiating. There will be no public visitation as cremation has taken place. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Barton County Community College Foundation Memorial for Robert Bonomo in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, P.O. Box 146, Hoisington, Kansas 67544.