Bob was born in
St. Louis, Missouri on August 30, 1944 and passed away at the age of 78, on January 7, 2023.
Dear son of the late Ora Harper and Helen (Berns) Harper; beloved brother of Sister Robert Ann Harper C.P.P.S.; devoted husband of Madonna (Maloney) Harper; loving father of Christa (Brent) Batliner, Melissa (Bill) Murphy, Robert Harper and Tim (Gina) Harper; dearest grandfather of Stephen (Katie), Ryan (Kaitlyn), Katie, Brendon, Joey, Emily, Ava, Drew and Daren and great grandfather to Louis and Will. He was also a friend to many and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Bob loved baseball and after high school was drafted by the Chicago White Socks organization where he played for 2 years. He was a loyal employee of the St. Louis Blues and Ralston Purina.
A memorial gathering will be held from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Monday, January 16, 2023 at The Immaculate Conception of Dardenne Catholic Church, 7701 Town Square Ave,
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368, with a memorial mass and inurnment to follow at 10:00 AM. There will also a luncheon held in the parish hall immediately following.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the National MS Society @ or Our Ladies Inn @