Kenneth (Bob) Bledsoe
Bob was born on March 17, 1951, in Salina, Ks. The son of Kenneth and Virginia Bledsoe. He left to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family at the age of 74, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.
He grew up in Salina, where he graduated from Salina High School in 1969, and Salina Vo-Tech where he went for auto-body. On September 4, 1970, he was united in marriage with Linda Main. One son, Robert, and one daughter, Melina, were born to this union.
In the beginning of 1973, he became a proud United States Marine. After the Marine Corps, he worked for the City of Salina, Gamble-Robinson, and eventually retired after 31 years from Beech Aircraft.
Over the years, Bob enjoyed his spare time being a member of the Golden Eagles Motorcycle Club, Central City Street Rods, and Christian Motorcyclists Association. He also enjoyed dirt track racing, but he most enjoyed spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Clara Watts and brother, Danny Bledsoe.
Bob is survived by loving wife Linda, son Robert (Sherry), daughter Melina Ingalsbe (Kerry). Grandchildren Dalton Bledsoe (Jessica), Marissa Bledsoe, Kalen Ingalsbe (Sarah), Garrett Bledsoe (Jackie), Koby Ingalsbe (Emily) and Kaia Ingalsbe (Kobe ). Great-grandchildren Ruby, Charlie, Lucy, Suzie, and Gabriel Ingalsbe. Also arriving soon, Remy Bledsoe. Siblings, Jim and Jerry Brown and Virginialee Lessenden. Also, his beloved dog, Shiloh. Additionally, a bundle of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina.
Funeral services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Thursday March 19, at Ray Avenue Baptist Church, Salina.
Memorial contributions can be made in care of Linda Bledsoe, to help alleviate financial burdens.