In loving memory of
Earl Robert 'Bob' Sinnett
November 14, 1926 - January 22, 2014
Earl Robert 'Bob' Sinnett
MANHATTAN, Kansas--Earl Robert 'Bob' Sinnett was born to Muscatine natives Margaret and Frank Sinnett in California on November 14, 1926. On January 22, 2014, he passed away due to complications from a fall on January 21.
Memorial Gathering will be held from 4 until 6 p.m. on February 1, 2014, at the K-State Alumni Center. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to Heifer International or Alzheimer 's disease Research. The Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Margaret and her young son returned to Muscatine in 1928. Bob grew up in Muscatine and later attended the University of Iowa.
He earned his PhD from the University of Michigan. He served in the Navy, and in the Army reserves. In 1962, he moved to Manhattan, Kansas, where he worked as a psychologist and educator until his mid-eighties.
Bob Sinnett was a direct descendant of Samuel Sinnett who, along with his brother Charles, built the Octagon House in Muscatine.
Bob is survived by wife, Kay Sinnett; daughters Lucy Sinnett Schuler and Kate Sinnett, sons Brian and Dan, son-in-law, Steve Schuler; sister-in-law, Lucy Morgan; brother-in-law, Richard Morgan; grandchildren Frederick, Kathleen and Evan.