Marvin “Punky” Leo Massey

Marvin “Punky” Leo Massey, age 82, passed away surrounded by family on Nov. 25, 2021 in Hiawatha, Kansas. Husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Punky will be missed by all who loved and were loved by him.
Born Jan. 28, 1939 in Goff, Kansas, to Elmer “Boots” Massey and his wife Janie, Punky grew up with an unparalleled work ethic. He graduated from Robinson High School in Robinson, Kansas, and went on to take college classes.
He met his wife, Jo Ann (Schuetz) Massey in Falls City, Nebraska, at the movie theater where she worked. It was love at first sight for Punky when the gorgeous, stubborn girl behind the candy counter kicked him and his friends out of the movie “for being too rowdy.” Punky and Jo Ann were joined in marriage on Dec. 28, 1958, and loved each other fiercely for 62 years.
Punky was a member of Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 2nd Battalion, 130th Field Artillery, Kansas National Guard in Hiawatha in the mid 1960s, leaving the National Guard prior to the mobilization in 1968.
Punky was a pillar in the Robinson community, where he worked at the coop for 42 years. He also served as a member of the city council, and even held a position as a town cop for a time. Perhaps his best-known service to the people of Robinson were his 30 years as part of the volunteer fire department, including an extended period of service as the fire chief. His commitment to family, friends, and community will never be forgotten.
Punky is survived by his loving wife, Jo Ann, and their four children: Marvin “Peanut” Massey, his wife Tereta, and their son and grandson; Sandy (Massey) Collins, her husband Kevin, their son, two daughters, and ten grandchildren; Beth (Massey) Hall, her husband Mark, and her son; and Eric Berry-Massey and his spouse, Dani.
Though the family is sad to lose the man they cherished, they take comfort in the fact that Punky is whole again, no longer in pain, and safe in the arms of Jesus.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Punky’s life at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha. Chaplin Tim Champ, Freedom Hospice, will officiate. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery, 4^th and Swift St., Robinson.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. Tuesday. The family will meet with friends one hour prior to service.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Robinson Fire Department sent in care the funeral home, 124 S 7^th St., Hiawatha KS 66434.
www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Punky’s life at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 1, at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha. Chaplin Tim Champ, Freedom Hospice, will officiate. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery, Robinson.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. Tuesday. The family will meet with friends one hour prior to service.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Robinson Fire Department sent in care the funeral, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha 66434.
www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com