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Robert Carl Teaff, 46, of Harper, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly on May 20, 2025. Known for his silly jokes, deep love for his family, and unmatched ability to make everyone feel like a friend. Robert’s presence was unforgettable—and his absence leaves a space that cannot be filled.
Robert Carl was born in San Angelo, Texas, on July 28, 1978, to Carl Hugh Teaff and Melissa Jane (Lewis) Teaff. He grew up in Sonora, Texas where he graduated from Sonora High School in 1997, and was a member of the first district champ basketball team. He later attended Sul Ross State University and earned a degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) from Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell, Montana.
On June 30, 2000, Robert married the love of his life, Sarah Holladay Teaff. Together, they built a life full of love, laughter, and shared devotion. His greatest joy was being a father to Aiden Robert and Carlynn Rebecca. Robert never missed a game, a conversation, or a moment. Whether talking computers with Aiden or sitting beside Carlynn and his dad, Carl, at Sonora Bronco football games, he was always there—with his whole heart.
He never met a stranger. Robert had a gift—he could offer a sarcastic jab or a kind word, depending on what you needed most. His energy was steady and dependable and somehow he filled every room he entered. Whether it was meandering antique shops with Sarah, tubing down the Devils River, or just visiting at the kitchen table, Robert brought joy and comfort to everyone lucky enough to know him.
Robert is survived by his parents, Carl and Melissa Teaff; wife, Sarah Teaff of the home; children, Aiden and Carlynn of Wichita, Kansas; sisters, Traci Rebecca Teaff of San Angelo and Joanna Lynn (Teaff) Schaible and her husband Brad of Leander, Texas; sister-in-law, Rebecca Sue Holladay of Carlsbad, California, who loved him like a brother; four nieces: Polli, Tori, Carrie, and Emily; one nephew, Dylan; three great-nieces and so many dear friends who adored him.
Robert accepted Christ at 9 years old and we find solace in knowing we will see him again in Heaven.
A Celebration of Life will be on 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 7, 2025 in Sonora, Texas at the Sonora Cemetery Pavilion.
Robert was deeply impacted by the loss of a friend to suicide—an experience that shaped his compassion and commitment to showing up for others. In Robert’s memory, donations may be made to Patterson Health Center to support mental health services in rural Kansas, or to the Sutton County Health Foundation in Sonora, Texas, to honor his roots and community.