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Robert Woodsmall Obituary

Woodsmall, Robert E. III Saturday June 4, 2016. Beloved husband for 54 years of Carolyn (nee Sander) Woodsmall; loving father of Robert S. (Ibby) Woodsmall and Craig (Kathleen) Woodsmall; dear Poppa of Kyle (Jaymie), Tyler and Owen; brother to Densel (Sharon) Woodsmall of Pikeville, TN; brother-in-law to Roy (Pamela) Sander; and uncle to Scott, Chris, Todd, Butch and friend to many. Born on February 16, 1939 in Independence, MO, he was the son of the late Robert E. Woodsmall Jr. and Dorothy Breen Woodsmall. A graduate of St. Louis College of Pharmacy, Bob was a loyal employee of Abbott Laboratories for 35 years. Services: A Memorial Service will be held on June 18 at 10:30 a.m. at First Congregational Church of Webster Groves. Memorial donations may be sent to Habitat for Humanity, Boy Scouts of America, or First Congregational Church of Webster Groves.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Jun. 12, 2016.

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Michelle Mertins

June 21, 2016

Carolyn, Robbie & Craig,
I'm so saddened to hear that Bobbie passed. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

KRIS Rinne

June 19, 2016

Bob was a remarkable person. He was caring, sincere,
and contributed so much to First Congregational.
Bob will be missed by many. It was such a pleasure knowing
him.
Our hearts go out to Caroline and family. Our thoughts and
love are with you at this time.
Kris & Earl Rinne

June 15, 2016

Bob is my buddy and my friend and he lives on in my heart. I am blessed to know him. So many loving people are eager to support Carolyn in the coming days and weeks. Jim and I are
certainly among that kind number.
Dana Romeis

Cathy & Bob Buerk

June 15, 2016

Carolyn,
Our hearts go out to you and your family. Bob was a wonderful person and we were so grateful to have known him.

lovers and friends

Diane Weber

June 15, 2016

Dear Carolyn, John and I are holding you in our hearts and prayers as you deal with the next phase of living and loving. We love you and Bob. Two people with kinder hearts never existed.

tears, hugs, fond memories and love to you. Diane and John

June 13, 2016

My deepest sympathy to you,Carolyn. Know I am sending love and prayers.
SandyChristophel

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