Robert Louis Barnes

Barnes, Robert Louis 91, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Wednesday, February 27, 2013, in his sleep at home in Chesterfield, MO. Son of the late Vern Victor and Daisy Barnes; beloved husband of the late Katherine Ann Barnes (nee Golfinopulos); loving father of Mary Kay (Kevin) Colgan, Robert G. (Maureen) Barnes, Susan M. (Richard) Finley and Julie A. Deay; loving grandfather of John, Brian, Nina, Maggie, Tim, Kevin, Blake, Brenn, Stephen and Matthew; dear great-grandfather of Lily, Emma and Grace; dear uncle, cousin and friend to many. Rob grew up in Maplewood where he formed lifetime relationships. His own family lived in Rock Hill and were longtime parishioners of St. Mary Magdalen in Brentwood. He took pride in his career of over 50 years at Lee Rowan Company as V.P. of Traffic and Distribution. He was a proud American and Veteran. He loved golf, bowling and dining out (or in) and loved having his family around him. His kind and gentle nature will be missed by all who knew him. Services: Robert has chosen to gift his body to St. Louis University School of Medicine for the betterment of others. A Memorial Mass will be Monday, March 11 at 10:00AM at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, Chesterfield, MO. Memorial Donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, 15425 Manchester Rd, Ballwin, MO 63011.