Robert (Bob) Russell Dierberg

Dierberg, Robert (Bob) Russell, passed away, Sunday, May 7, 2023 at the age of 87.  He was born on September 29, 1935.
 
Beloved husband for 65 years of Janet (Jan) Dierberg (nee Lawler); loving father of Robyn (Elmer) Ridder and Rusty (Stephanie) Dierberg; grandfather of Danielle (Jared) Glesne, Kelsey (Ivan) Gutesa, Josh (Ashley) Dierberg, Bailey (Jared) Russell and Kirsten (Drew) Heyer; great-grandfather of Alexandria, Rylee, Graham, Carter, Jackson, Jude, Thea, Beau and Tatum who is on the way; sister Karen Pennington; loving uncle, cousin and friend to many. 
 
Bob grew up on a poultry farm, graduated from Kirkwood High School and served 4 years in the United States Air Force stationed at Scott Air Force Base. Upon discharge, he started a family and learned the trade of heating and air conditioning. With his wife Jan, he started Dierberg Service Company. Bob and Jan have always been dedicated church members and spiritual life was definitely a priority. Family life included sports with the kids, camping and boating. In the empty nest years, Bob and Jan enjoyed house boating on the Mississippi. In retirement, Bob had a passion for gardening, bird watching and camping. Bob and Jan kept very busy campground hosting for more than 10 years. Recent years have been full of family, gardening and church activities including men’s bible study. In the end, he accepted a diagnosis of advanced pancreatic cancer and after 7 weeks he followed the path God laid before him. He touched many lives and will be missed by all.
           
Services: 
Visitation: Thursday, May 11, 10:00 am-1:00 pm at Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin 
Funeral Service: will be immediately following visitation at Schrader Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 pm.
Interment: Lakewood Park Cemetery immediately following chapel service.
 
Friends may sign the family’s on-line guestbook at Schrader.com
 
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to West Hills Community Church or Circle of Concern.