Dr. Robert Alan Cohen passed away peacefully at his home on Aug. 22. He lived a full and active life and was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
“Dr. Bob” was a scholar and an athlete. He attended Oberlin College and the University of Missouri for his undergraduate education. As an extremely focused and ambitious student, he was offered early admission to the University of Missouri School of Medicine after three years of undergraduate study.
Dr. Bob completed his pediatric residency at Baylor University prior to moving to Kansas City with his wife, Lynne, to begin his pediatric practice. That practice would span over 40 years. He was a compassionate, caring and dependable person, always available for his patients, regardless of the time of day. He volunteered his services wherever needed and could often be found at his favorite Royals baseball games in the medical office, helping treat injured/ill fans. As a loving and supporting father, he encouraged his children to live life with honesty and integrity as he exhibited a strong work ethic. He was highly principled and led by example. When not at work, he was often training for the challenge of running marathons, which he completed in every state in America.
Upon retirement, he and his wife, Lynne, volunteered their time to benefit the Health Partnership Clinic of Johnson County.
Surviving family members include his wife of 64 years, Lynne; his son Sandy and wife, Stacy Cohen; his daughter Laura and husband, Jonathan Baron; his daughter Heather and husband, Jay Padratzik; his grandchildren, Taylor and Jamie (his wife Rachel) Cohen, Sarah and Sam Baron, Max and Owen Padratzik; and his brother, Justin and wife Mallory Cohen.
Donations in memory of Dr. Bob can be made to Children’s Mercy Hospital or a charity of your choice.
Any memories/stories about Dr. Bob would be appreciated and are being collected by the family. Please email .
Online condolences for the family may be left at louismemorialchapel.com.
