Powers, Robert W. age 92, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday afternoon, July 25, 2014. Radiating the care and good humor that he was known for throughout his life, he prepared these words to serve as his obituary: Bob was born on September 13, 1921 on his mother's family farm one mile from Willard, Georgia which is an insignificant little place now dried up and blown away. He spent his early years in Atlanta; he graduated from North Fulton High and the University of North Carolina. He served, without distinction, in the US Marine Corps from May 1941 to February 1946, was honorably discharged as captain, and entered the life insurance business in Lancaster, PA. He moved from Hartford, Connecticut to St. Louis in 1949 as a pilgrim for a large eastern insurance company (CIGNA). In 1960 he founded the consulting firm of Powers Carpenter & Hall: now the St. Louis office of Buck Consultants, a Xerox Company. He was happily married four times and has fairly well balanced and productive children. Michael R. Powers of Monaco; Kate Powers of Monaco; Rainey Fogiel of Dallas and Drake Powers of St. Louis. He is survived by his longtime friend, Suzy Seldin; five grandchildren: Shane, Natasha, Patrick, Natalie, and Casey; and two greatgrandchildren. He lived a uniquely happy and satisfying life but never learned to putt very well. Services: A memorial service, planned by Bob, will be at 3 p.m., Friday, August 1, at the Ethical Society, 9001 Clayton Rd, St Louis, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations should be made to Mentor St. Louis (online at http://www.bgcstl.org) or mailed to: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis, 2901 North Grand Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63107. KUTIS CITY Service.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch from Jul. 29 to Jul. 30, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Powers

Sponsored by Kutis Funeral Home, Inc, St. Louis City Chapel.

23 Entries

Anna

May 14, 2024

After all these years, I still miss you & all your amazing letters in purple ink! No one in this universe has yet to replace you. Beautiful Memories of you are deeply etched in my heart & mind. Thank you for being my mentor & for believing in me. Love you heaps !

Sarah McCoin

September 30, 2014

Bob Powers --- you have finally broke my heart. Our world will be different yet will always cherish the memories. Drake, I love you dearly and have just learned of your Daddy's departure from this earthly life. Heaven has received the best party planner of all times and I sure hope your Dad and my Dad finally have the opportunity to meet. Hugs and Many Prayers... Sarah McCoin

Kim Holmes

August 23, 2014

Bob, you were one of my favorite customers I enjoyed being your hairstylist. You were always sweet , kind , charming & very funny! You will be missed by the entire GREAT CLIPS FAMILY in Ladue , Mo. Prayers go out to your entire family and friends.

Joseph Walton

August 2, 2014

As Group Insurance Manager at Connecticut General Life Insurance Company's office in St. Louis, 1955-1958, I worked with Bob prior to moving to the firm's offices in Connecticut. He enriched my life! Joe Walton

Jennifer Whitlow

August 2, 2014

Bob was such a unique and special person and I'm fairly certain there will not be another like him. He brought a smile to people's faces and really brought something special to all who had the privilege of knowing him. Bob's final tribute could not have been more heartwarming. My sympathy goes out to family and friends. Bob, you were a one of a kind and will be greatly missed.

August 1, 2014

My thoughts and prayers go to his family and friends at this sorrowful time.Although we never met we had a wonderful friendship on phone and internet.He and my late husband grew up together and were schoolmates in Atlanta and stayed in touch.He will be greatly missed.
Mary Anne Quin

THANKS FOR BELIEVING IN ME...YOU MADE A DIFFERENCE IN MY LIFE!!!

LAURIE FAULKERSON

July 31, 2014

THANK YOU BOB...YOU ALWAYS HAD A BRIGHT SUNNY WORD TO ENCOURAGE ME WHEN IT SEEMED HOPELESS...YOU WERE SUCH A BLESSING TO ME AND I WILL KEEP PRESSING ON AND DO YOU PROUD...THANKS FOR BELIEVING IN ME & MY DREAM...YOU MADE A DIFFERENCE IN MY LIFE!!! YOU WERE EXTRAORDINARY!!!

Mariette Palmer

July 31, 2014

My sister called me after a friend called her to tell us all to read the obituary of someone named Robert W. Powers. "It will be the best obituary you have ever read. You will guffaw, chortle, and warmly smile." We all wish we could have known Robert W. Powers

MiMi Paris

July 30, 2014

As in passing, as in life...funny!!

Best buddies for decades, we shared so much!!

You will stay with me forever in our memories. I love, love, love you, Bobby!

Brad Hauck

July 30, 2014

I only met Mr. Powers a few times, but his pull on my life has been significant. He was my parents' employer and mentor at Powers, Carpenter & Hall. I grew up hearing stories of his professional, sartorial & raconteurial prowess. When I was 12, he loaned me an antique printing of Plutarch's "Lives," which I somehow lost. I watched him, then in his 80s, dance at my brother's wedding and thought: "There's a man worth emulating." My father thought the same thing. And so, in ways direct and indirect, Mr. Powers has improved my life. I feel his loss, and I sense how tremendous his loss must be for those who knew him so much better, and so much longer.

Swannie Jennifer

July 30, 2014

I'm so sorry for your loss, the family is in my prayers.

July 30, 2014

Bob clearly never lost his sense of humor, or his good looks. I was fortunate enough to accompany Bob and Drake on many an escapade back in the day. The laughs never stopped. Bob had a unique sense of hysterically funny, self-deprecating humor. We always had a good belly laugh at Bob's expense, and he loved every minute of it. I am so sorry for the loss of this great man. I will never forget him. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends.

Lee Banks

July 30, 2014

Bob was a truly exceptional man, with a boundless energy and enthusiasm for life, family and friends. His kindness and generosity of spirit is a great loss to all.

July 29, 2014

sounds like the world will be a little less wonderful since he has moved on. God bless him and his.

Maurice Wyatt

July 29, 2014

Mike and Family

Our heartfelt sympathy. What a wonderful gentleman- full of Class and Style and a Fabulous Personality. You have our thoughts and prayers.
Maurice and Diane

Jim Gorman

July 29, 2014

I was lucky to reconnect after 20+ yrs with Bob over lunch on May 9th. It was as if we had stay connected regularly over the years and took up where we left off and that was the nature of his friendship.

July 29, 2014

after my husband Bob was the most stylish man I knew. We will remember that twinkle that was always in his eye along with a smile and a hug. Our love and condolences to the family,love Carol and Marshall

July 29, 2014

Mike, Kate and Rainey - our hearts are saddened hearing about the loss of your dad. I imagine you will have very fond memories of all the great times you had with your dad. His life will continue to live on through you all, Drake, as well as his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bless you!
Suzanne, Mike, Burke, Erica and Patrick Kennedy and Glenn Burke

Scott Anderson

July 29, 2014

Bob was a great friend who always took the time to really ask how you were doing, and then listen. I will also treasure the moments we had together.

July 29, 2014

To Mike, Kate,Rainey,Drake, Shane and family.
We are sorry for your loss. Your stories of Bob always brought a smile.
We send all our love and sympathies to you at this time.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With peace,
Mike and Suzanne Kennedy

Diane Ferrari

July 29, 2014

Bob lived a most spectacular life if not always living up to his middle name " Wholesome ". I will miss his forever zest for living, kindness, generousity, sense of humor and positive attitude but most of all he will be in my heart forever as a great love of my life. Until we meet again mon cheri. Diane

Rebecca Totty

July 29, 2014

Robert was a gift to all of us who loved him.
My mentor, my friend, memories that make me laugh! I love you my "Georgia Peach"
"BLUE BAYOU"

Jay Savan

July 29, 2014

Bob was always full of life and an infectious humor. He took time to recognize and appreciate people and I'll always treasure the times he did that for me. When I thought I was insignificant Bob made me feel special - the mark of a great man.

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