Robert D. McAuley, Sr. was born Dec. 3, 1921 in Wichita, Ks. to Ralph and Gertrude (Jaggers) McAuley. He passed away on June 6, 2015 in Wichita, Ks. at the age of 93. . Bob was a retired pharmacist and a US Navy Air Corp Veteran.

Upon completion of Cadet Training, he graduated from Corpus Christi Naval Air Station and was commissioned an Ensign in the Navy and presented his Navy Wings. There was a 3 week leave before his next base, so he headed for Wichita, where he was introduced to Barbara Rustenbach. They continued to write while Robert was in the South Pacific and two years later, they were married on March 25, 1945. After the war, Russell McArdle and Robert joined in a venture to patrol oil pipe lines for Standard oil, being among the first aerial pipe line pilots in the world.

Robert returned to school and graduated from KU School of Pharmacy in 1950, becoming an R.Ph. Bob worked as a pharmacist in the Wichita area, obtained a second B.S. in Business at Friends University and was awarded a certificate by the Pharmacy Board in the year 2000, for serving the profession 50 years. After retiring in 1986 he and Barbara enjoyed life in a number of RV's, traveling to Corpus Christi each winter and being with friends. Family was always a big part of their lives.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Michael Patrick in 1974; and a sister, Elizabeth Brown. Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Barbara; a son, Robert "Bob" McAuley, Jr. and a daughter, Jan McAuley all of Wichita, KS.; grandchildren, Lisa Mendenhall (Jeff), Vanessa Combs (Ranger) and Matt McAuley;5 great-grandchildren, Zach, Devin, Jayden, Justin and Tristen.