Cawker City - Robert Francis Sweat, 59, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020 at his home in Cawker City, KS.
Robert was born July 9, 1961 in Manhattan, KS, the son of Francis J. and Colette M. (Mick) Sweat. He graduated from Kensington High School, class of 1979. He was a past member of the Knights of Columbus and Sons of the American Legion.
Robert had a passion for cars, motorcycles and barbecuing. He loved Harleys, Mini Coopers and attending car shows. Robert's greatest joy was being a dad and grandpa to his three grandchildren.
Robert is survived by his three children, Chelsea Sweat of Wichita, Chynna Sweat of Charleston, SC, Chance Sweat of Wichita; parents, Francis and Colette Sweat of Cedar; siblings, Geralyn Sweat of Loveland, CO, Roger A. Sweat of Salina, Janet Schieferecke of Bennington and three grandchildren, Raylan Basso, Bentley Sweat-Ochs and Greyson Sweat-Borges.
Funeral Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 1203 Holly St., Cawker City, KS, with Father Daryl Olmstead celebrant. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 3, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with family present to greet friends from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary Service starting at 7:00 p.m. all at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS. Memorials may be given to Robert F. Sweat Memorial Fund and sent in care of the funeral chapel.