Robert Wayne Harmon

Robert Harmon, longtime Centralia resident, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021, at the age of 91. Bob was an avid outdoorsman, inventor and research engineer. With both a Masters in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University, Bob enjoyed a long career with the Ohio Brass Company (1955-1968) and the A.B. Chance Company (1968-1993). He held 50+ U.S. patents including a revolutionary insulator design that is used worldwide. Bob served as consultant and held memberships, including the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), American Society for Testing Material (ASTM) and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association. Bob also authored multiple published technical papers and lectured to engineering classes internationally.
Bob is survived by his wife, Colleen Goldkamp Harmon. He was predeceased by his first wife, Mary (Cobb) Harmon of Centralia. He is survived by four sons; Wayne (Ann) Harmon; Keith (Robin) Harmon; Art (Sandra) Harmon; and Fred (Diane) Harmon. He was a loving stepfather to Colleen's four daughters; Ann Lamb (deceased), Barb (Dave) Henry; Kathy (Chris) Jones; and Janice (Dave) Beerman. He was a loving grandfather to eight of his own grandchildren, one great grandson, Colleen's twelve grandchildren, dear brother of Donald Harmon and Barbara Harmon. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Services were held in St Charles, MO at Baue Funeral Home and St. Charles Borromeo Church. Burial of ashes will be at Union, Church Cemetery beside Mary Harmon at a later date. Visit Baue.com