Robert J. Filloon

PASADENA, Texas - Robert J. Filloon started life in Pocahontas, Iowa, and later moved to Minnesota, South Dakota and Nebraska, moving to St. Joseph in 1967. He graduated from Central High School in 1969 and attended Missouri Western State College. Robert married Sherry Barger on Dec. 30, 1981 ,and together they loved and raised their beloved dog, Gigi, to the age of 17. Robert lived in the Houston area for 28 years and was living in Pasadena, Texas, at the time of his death.
Robert loved his family very much and enjoyed being with them, but he also loved working on the railroad. Robert worked on the Rock Island in St. Joseph and Des Moines, Houston Port and Terminal, and the Union Pacific Railroad in Houston. More than work, Robert loved to play. Robert absolutely loved fishing in northern Minnesota, specifically Little Boy Lake, where he proudly caught a musky at the age of 11. Robert also loved teaching his nieces and nephews how to fish, and they have all learned well. Robert was anxiously awaiting the opportunity to retire and move back to St. Joseph and vacation on the lake in Minnesota.
His father-in-law, Jesse J. Barger, preceded him in death, along with all grandparents and many uncles and aunts.
Robert leaves behind his wife, Sherry and puppy dog, Andy. He also leaves behind his parents, Robert R. and Therese V. Filloon, and mother-in-law, Alice J. Barger, all of St. Joseph. Robert leaves his sister, Janet Zeiger, husband, Ron; nephew, Ryan; niece, Rachel Zeiger Hinrikus; her husband, Adam, and baby Liam. Robert also leaves his sister, Jacqueline Eagan; husband Roy E.; niece, Paula Eagan Noble; her husband, Chris; niece, Jill and nephew, Roy K.; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins on both sides of his family.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
A graveside service and celebration of Robert's life will be announced at a later date.