Buerk, Robert “Bob” John Raymond

Condolences

1. FRANK HARNACKER on October 13, 2021 at 2:13 pm

   Bob Buerk and I were good buddies for nearly 36 years. We had lunch together almost every Friday
   For close to 30 years! Bob and I worked on many projects together at both of our homes. Bob was a master craftsman. He was a perfectionist who wouldn’t settle for “good enough”. His German ancestry
   Made him that way I would imagine. Bob had great skills like woodworking, electrical and doing exceptional tile work. One thing that always amazed me about Bob was that he designed almost every project in his mind putting very little on paper. He just started doing a project working on the design as he went along. Most people would not be able to do that. Bob was a master at it.
   Bob loved to entertain at his home. He was also great at cooking BBQ and he was willing to try anything to get a great BBQ meal. Bob introduced me to the Webster Groves Lions Club where we both had a great time raising funds for the needy. From wearing German style clothing for an Oktoberfest fundraiser to a tuxedo for a benefit we enjoyed doing a lot of things together. We went to Political rallies, comedy clubs, trade shows, benefits, weddings, played golf, played pool, attended Cardinals baseball games, played poker with the guys and much, much more.
   He built a very successful health insurance business and he helped many people navigate the complicated industry including me. Nothing was more important to Bob than his family. His wife Cathy and daughters Jennifer and Lauren also meant the world to Bob and he would do anything in his power to give them a bright solid future and to keep them happy, safe, well cared for and together. His love of family was never in doubt.
   Bob and I had a strong bond. We helped make each other strong regardless of what we had to do to overcome any hurdle in life. We were 2 brothers from different mothers.
   Bob also loved to travel! He went on trips with his family every year which he loved to do. Bob also loved to go on trips with a close friend. They rode their motorcycles together in Florida and in Yellowstone. They hiked in the Grand Canyon together and they loved to travel to Hawaii for a few weeks exploring all the things Hawaii had to offer. Bob relished his friendship with everyone. If someone needed help with something, Bob would be the first to step up and say “we can do this”.
   Loyal Friendship was truly one of many of God’s gifts to Bob Buerk. A good man’s heart stopped beating
   And great working hands now at rest proves to all of us who knew Bob that God takes only the very best.
   Rest in peace my friend!

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