Robert “Bob” Lee Albers Sr. of Astor, Florida, formerly of Salina, Kansas, passed away September 3, 2025, at the age of 86. He was born on November 6, 1938, in Rock Island, IL, to Harry Albers and Anna Sucky.

Bob was always busy in business. As a partner at Bob Albers Const Inc he retired in 1991, he was also a farmer and rancher from 1978 to 2005 retiring to his paradise of Astor, FL. His many businesses and partnerships throughout the years at the Kansas Red Pussy Cat night club, Truck Haven Truck Stop. Eddies Night Club, The Out Post, Laura’s Flea Market in Astor FL, and Numerous Rental Properties kept him busy.

He loved to travel, fish, spend time with his family, and play bingo and Skipbo. His favorite was playing Texas Holdem with his friends in Astor, FL and Salina, KS.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, Harry Albers and Anna (Sucky) Albers; son, Robert “Bobby” Albers Jr.; Great grandson, Gavin Brummett; Brothers, Harry and Ronald Albers; sister, Mary Ann Albers Neff; and lifetime friend, Business Partner, and former wife, Lorraine Albers.

Bob is survived by his daughter, Laurie Debold (Jim) Tescott, KS; Granddaughters, Jennifer Carlson (Justin) Tescott, KS, and Lindsey Burgardt (Austin) Assaria, KS; Grandsons, Rodney Brummett Jr (Niki) Port Orange, FL, Ricky Brummett (Kayte) Meriden, KS, Levi Debold (Emily) Salina, KS., Jason Debold (Hillary) Bennington, KS; 18 great grand kids, numerous nieces and nephews, all his friends in Astor, FL, and Salina, KS, and his best friend, business partner, J &B buds, John Heinen.

Knowing he is no longer in pain and at peace now. Our family will miss him so dearly, as our Legend Of the Dug Out Ranch! The Boss Man!

A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N 8th St. Salina, KS.

Burial will take place at a later date.

Memorials can be made to The American Cancer Society in honor of Bob.