Robert “Bob” CollyarBlackwell, OK

Robert Willis Collyar

Apr 14, 1930 — Oct 22, 2026

Robert “Bob” Willis Collyar, born April 14, 1930, passed away in Ponca City, OK on October 22, 2026 at the age of 96. Bob was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Marian Lucille (Weigle), his siblings Velva, Cloren, Lorene, Charles, Clarence, Richard, and his son Daniel Joe.

Bob and Marian were married on September 19, 1952 in Blackwell, OK, and moved to Arkansas City, KS shortly after. There they adopted and raised their two sons, Daniel and Donald. Bob worked for Total Petroleum for 40 years, retiring to Kaw City, OK in July of 1992.

Bob had a lifelong love of sports. He was an avid baseball player, a youth baseball and wrestling coach, and a devoted St. Louis Cardinals fan. A gifted left-handed pitcher, he was even offered a minor league contract with the Dodgers organization, though he ultimately did not sign. He was also a lifelong golfer, known for his uncanny ability to drive the ball straight down the middle of the fairway. Bob and Marian shared a love of round dancing and spent many years as instructors and callers, teaching countless people throughout southern Kansas and northern Oklahoma.

Bob proudly served in the Oklahoma National Guard for 26 years, retiring with an honorable discharge in 1978. During the Korean Conflict, he served on active duty with the U.S. Army, where he commanded a howitzer battery.

Bob is survived by his son Donald, daughter-in-law Sara (Daniel), grandchildren Shannon, Kate Huberty (Charles), Joe (Alicia), great-grandchildren Madeleine Huberty, Evelyn, Abigail, and Jack Collyar, and many nieces and nephews. Bob is also survived by his second wife, Cleta Mae (Spears Kirkpatrick), who brought him happiness and comfort during the last years of his life.

A graveside service with military honors will be held at 1:30 PM, Thursday, November 12, 2026 at the Blackwell Cemetery with a reception to follow afterwards at the Renaissance of Ponca City.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob's honor may be made to Hospice of North Central Oklahoma c/o Roberts and Son Funeral Home.