Robert Wykert Obituary

Age - 96

October 7, 2023

Topeka, KS

C. Robert Wykert, 96, Topeka, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023. Visitation will begin at 10am followed by a memorial service at 11am on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Mount Hope Cemetery & Funeral Chapel. A full obituary will be posted as soon as it is available. To share a memory of Robert or leave a special message for his family, please click the Share Memories button above.

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