Robert L.Walters, 63, of Russell, Kansas died on Friday, February 9, 2018 at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas.

Robert was born on June 02, 1954, in Russell, Kansas, the son of William R. and Clarice L. (Metz) Walters.  He grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in the class of 1972.  After high school he attended Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas.  He met, fell in love and was united in marriage to LuAnn L. Schulze on June 04, 1977, in Norton, Kansas.  From this union Robert and LuAnn were blessed with three sons, Luke, Steven and Tristan.  Robert began his career working beside his father and grandfather at Russell Automotive Supply. At the time of his passing, he was a parts buyer for S & W Supply in Russell, Kansas, having recently completed 20 years with the company.  He was a longtime member of First Congregational Church and Trinity United Methodist Church.  He was also a member of the Russell Masonic Lodge, Russell Shrine Club and Isis Shrine Temple.  Robert was the 1968 National Spelling Bee Champion.  He loved music and enjoyed singing bass with the 4-Told Quartet, traveling the country and attending quartet sing fests.  Robert enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family and friends.  In recent years, he  volunteered at Trinity Community Thrift Store. He was especially gifted at telling jokes and had a special talent in remembering all of them.  Most of all Robert enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren. 

Surviving family include his wife LuAnn from the home; sons Luke Walters (Bern) of Kansas City, MO, Steven Walters (Jenny) of Hays, KS and Tristan (Ammi) of Wichita, KS; brothers William Clay Walters (Jean) of Topeka, KS and John Matthew Walters (Janell) of Manhattan, KS; sister Phoebe Walters of Salina, KS; six grandchildren Willem and Theron Walters, Magnolia and Giovanni Hayes, Anniston and London Rudisell.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

A celebration of Robert's life will be held at 11 A.M. on Thursday, February 15, 2018, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Russell, Kansas.  Masonic services will follow and be performed at the church.  Services will conclude at the church.  Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Wednesday, February 14, 2018, at the mortuary.  Family will greet guests from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. Wednesday evening.  Memorials may be given to the Community Thrift Store and sent in care of the mortuary.  Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.