Walter Wally Straub, 79, died January 19, 2011, at Kaye Pogue Hospice Center, Salina, Kansas. He was born August 4, 1931, in Claflin, Kansas, to Tony and Mary Kimpler Straub. He married Barbara Jane Schartz December 27, 1952, in Wichita, Kansas. She died May 13, 1973. He then married Elizabeth L. R. Hickey May 31, 1974, in Hoisington, Kansas. She survives. He was owner of Straub International. Mr. Straub was a lifetime Great Bend resident. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend Chamber of Commerce, and Masonic Lodge A. F. & A. M. #15, both of Great Bend; and Isis Shrine, Salina. He also served on the boards of directors of the Argonne Rebels, First National Bank, Central Kansas Development, and the Petroleum Club. He was instrumental in developing the Case I-H Training Program at Barton Community College. Mr. Straub was also a major contributor to MyTown, B-29 Memorial, Streetscape, Barton County Food Bank, Holy Family School, and numerous other organizations. Survivors include: his wife, Elizabeth Betty Straub of the home; sons, Ron Straub and wife Kathy of Great Bend and Larry Straub and wife Julie of Salina; daughters, Linda Hart and husband Brad of Lenexa, Donna Leger and husband Mike of Humble, Texas, and Beverly Corkill and husband Clyde of Lawrence; sisters, Patricia Moore of Wichita and Dorothy Hamilton of Nevada, Missouri; eight grandchildren, David Hart of Lenexa, Jeffrey Hart of Lenexa, Hillary Straub of Salina, Brantley Straub of Salina, Kristy Straub of Great Bend, Darren Straub of Great Bend, Jessica Barr of Kansas City, Missouri and Audrey Corkill of Topeka; and two great-grandchildren, Markail Dew and Baze Hogan. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Raymond Straub, Milton Straub, and Vernon Straub; and two sisters, Bernadine Bridges and Delores Schlochtermeier. Vigil Service 7 p.m. Sunday, January 23, 2011, at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 24, 2011, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend, with Father Reginald A. Urban, officiating. Interment in Great Bend Cemetery. Friends may call from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, January 23, 2011, at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to Barton County Food Bank, CKMC Foundation for the benefit of the Heartland Cancer Center, or Sts. Peter and Paul Restoration Fund, in care of the funeral home.