Robert William Slingsby, age 79 of Clay Center, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at his residence.

He was born on August 2, 1944, in Clay Center, the son of Donald W. and Mae Irene (Limbrey) Slingsby.  He graduated from Clay County Community High School.

On April 18, 1971, he married Erlene Ann Brown at the Clay Center Christian Church.  She survives at home.

Robert worked for Fullingtons Lumber in Clay Center during his early years and then as a gas service man for Kansas Gas Service, where he retired from.  He was a member of the Clay Center Christian Church and American Legion.  Robert enjoyed collecting farm toys, camping, canoeing, hunting and fishing.  He loved reading historical fiction and western books.

In addition to his wife, Erlene Slingsby of Clay Center, he is survived by one son, Alan William Slingsby and wife Tylene of Clay Center; one daughter, Amy Otey and husband Rick of Park City; five grandchildren, Alexandra Greenwood (Justin), Greysyn Martin, Maeleigh Slingsby, Joseph Otey (Anisia) and Rhys Otey; two great grandchildren, Luke and Lloyd Greenwood; one sister, Elaine Beswick of Green, and one sister-in-law, Rhonda Slingsby of Green.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Warren Slingsby, and one brother-in-law, Ed Beswick.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at the Clay Center Christian Church with Pastor Tim Gochey officiating.

Memorials may be made to the Clay Center Zoo and left in care with the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.apfunerals.com.