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ROBERT "BOB" SENGER
GRAFTON — Robert Leo "Bob" Senger, 73, died at 11:28 p.m., Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Des Peres Hospital in St. Louis.
He was born on May 11, 1942, one of three children born of the late William H. and Elizabeth (Girrulot) Senger.
He was born and raised in Grafton, and inherited Senger's Tavern from his parents. He later moved the tavern to its current location on Main Street in 1980. He opened a second location in Brussels, Sengers Too, nearly 25 years ago.
He married the former Joyce DeSherlia on Sept. 17, 1981, in Forsythe, Missouri, and together they have been blessed with 44 years of marriage.
Bob was well known with many friends. He was very generous, with a big heart and very rarely said "no" when something was asked of him.
He reported every day to his office, "the tavern," to meet and socialize with his friends and found great happiness in the droves of people who came to Senger's to be "Sengerized," and see the many names written on the ceilings.
Bob was a truly remarkable man who truly enjoyed life and loved to have a good time and will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Surviving are his wife, Joyce Senger of Grafton; a daughter and son-in-law, Cathryn and Tim Hacker of Hazelwood, Missouri; a stepdaughter, Peggy Jackson of Grafton; two stepsons, Bobby Groves of Grafton and Larry Groves of Mountaintop, Pennsylvania; five grandchildren, Ashlee Fortschneider of St. Louis, Leah Gilliland of Grafton, Chris Groves of Mountaintop, David Groves and Dusty Groves, both of Jerseyville; three great-granchildren, Logan and Landon Gilliland and Josie Johnson, all of Grafton; a brother and sister-in-law, William and Marsha Senger of Grafton; and a sister, Elizabeth "Betty" Narup of Mesquite, Texas.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Thomas "Tommy" Senger, who drowned on March 31, 1973, in the flood of 1973.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, 2016 at the Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville where funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 26, with Eddie Calvin officiating.
Burial will take place at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the American Diabetes Association in care of the funeral home.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Robert Senger
Penny Forsythe
January 26, 2016
I use to work for Bob and drive him around for parts and you could not ask for a better boss, friend, say hello to Dad Bob.
wilburn cregmiles
January 25, 2016
will be missed very much, Bobby left many of us with the true meaning of (Going around the Horn) Creg
Deborah Knight
January 25, 2016
Grafton (and all) lost a true legend. Bobby was everyone's friend and a truly nice guy. Even after moving from Grafton I always made a point to stop in the tavern in hopes of seeing Bob. He always asked how things were and was never uncaring. Things just won't be the same there without him and my most heartfelt condolences go out to his family and many friends! RIP Bobby and please tell my parents hello.
January 25, 2016
Bobby was our neighbor growing up at Shell Harbor with Senger's next door. I remember him well from that long ago time. Wishing comfort upon his family at this time. - Carol Lemkemeier Davison
Sherry Clark-Holden
January 25, 2016
Joyce my prayers for you and all of Bob's family. He was truly a great friend, we had many wonderful times through the years. Bobby will be missed!
"RIP my friend."
January 24, 2016
My condolences to his family for your loss. Senger's will not be the same in the early morning hours. Bob was a kind and caring person.
Rita Johnson
Suzi Zimmerman
January 24, 2016
RIP My Friend
Suzi Link Zimmerman*
Pat Marshall
January 23, 2016
Bob was a great guy, and my prayers are with you Joyce along with the rest of your family!
Linda Ontis
January 23, 2016
My prayers and heart goes out to all of the family. May God wrap you in his loving arms and ease your breaking hearts, till you see him again.
Debbie Rudolph-Kennedy
January 23, 2016
R.I.P. BOBBY
Debbie Rudolph-Kennedy
January 23, 2016
I love you and miss you! My heart felt condolences to family and friends! May God wrap his comforting arms around all who loved him. Hugs and healing prayers
les slaten
January 23, 2016
To the family, my heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to all of you. I will never forget Bob, cant remember how many times we talked and drank beer together over the last 35 yrs... Les Slaten E.Alton Illinois
Betty Britt-Bannister
January 23, 2016
Joyce, sorry for your loss. What a great guy he was, knew him all my life.
Pam (White) Raymo
January 22, 2016
My Thoughts & Prayers with all the Senger Family and friends at this time of sorrow..God Bless.
KAREN RENO
January 22, 2016
Joyce Marie YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS AS WELL AS YOUR FAMILY. I WORKED FOR YOU AND BOBBY IN THE EARLY EIGHTIES COULD NOT ASK FOR A BETTER BOSS. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS.
Debbie Brown
January 22, 2016
My prayers for your family.
January 22, 2016
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you all.
Nelson & Sherry (Main) Wrestler and Family
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