Photo courtesy of Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory - Ballwin
Ballwin, Missouri
Jun 16, 1929 – Dec 3, 2020 (Age 91)
Stoverink, Robert Irvin, baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection, Thursday, December 3, 2020.
Beloved husband of the late Patricia Ann (nee Hayes); loving father of Debra (Frank) Eich, James P., John J. (Joanna), Richard T. (Betty) and the late Robert M. Stoverink; grandfather of Jill (Glen) Jenkins, Robert (Darce) Eich, Lieutenant Ryan, Captain Grant and Sergeant Sean Stoverink; great-grandfather of Jonah Eich, Connor, Addison, and Gavin Jenkins, Joshua, Dallas, and Jeter McCrary; dear brother, uncle, cousin and friend.
Bob entered the US Army in 1948 and retired as a Colonel in 1978. He served in Germany, Korea, Thailand and Vietnam. He received the Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, thirteen Air Medals, Foreign Awards, and many Service and Occupation medals.
Upon the death of his son by a drunken driver in 1978, Bob spent the next thirteen years as Director of Bureau Personnel and Training for the St. Louis County Police Department.
Services: Funeral Mass at St. Gerard Majella Catholic Church, Kirkwood, Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, at 11:00 a.m Interment PRIVATE, Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. If desired, contributions may be made to the Serra Club of St. Louis, 5200 Glennon Dr., St. Louis, MO 63119. A service of SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory. Friends may sign the family’s on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
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We had the joy of playing bridge with Bob and Pat through the St. Gerard Majella Couples Bridge Club. They were a delightful couple and Bob a true gentleman. Rest in peace dear friend.
Susie and Michael Haywood
December 15, 2020 | Ballwin, MO | Friend
Debbie, Jimmy, John and Rick, My sincere condolences to you all. Your father was my favorite Uncle. I know he will be missed by many. This photo was taken when Mary, Caroline and I went to St Louis in November 2019. You all are always in my thoughts and prayers. I would be there if it wasn't for Covid-19. Thank you for allowing his service to be recorded. Hugs to you all!
Suzanne Hunt (Bobbett)
December 14, 2020
My condolences. Never met Robert, but enjoyed working with his son, Bobby, at Famous-Barr in the 70´s. I´m sure he reflected his father!
Ed Lampe
December 14, 2020
Sending our sincere condolences to you, Jim. You and your family will be in our prayers. Your dad sounds like he was a great man and loved by many.
Paul and Alice Berryman
December 13, 2020 | Ballwin, MO | Friend
My sympathy to the family, especially to John and Joanna. Be assured of my prayers.
May he rest in peace.
Thomas Santen
December 13, 2020 | St. Louis, MO | Acquaintance
Bob was a good friend and a great man. My prayers are with his family.
David Wilmot
December 13, 2020
Bob's 90th Birthday Party w/ 2 of his grandchildren and 4 of his great-grandchildren
Debbie Eich
December 09, 2020 | Parker, CO | Daughter
Debbie, Jim, John, and Rick, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Your father was such a wonderful man and I truly admired his kindness, generosity, and warm smile. May you take comfort in knowing that he is in the loving arms of our Heavenly Father.
Virginia Rumford
December 07, 2020 | Liberty Township, OH | Family
Pat and Bob Stoverink Grandchildren
December 07, 2020
