Of Arnold, Missouri passed away on April 18, 2022, surrounded by family and friends at 84 years of age. He was born May 25, 1937 in St. Louis, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert J Sr and Esther C (nee Lichtenberg). Bob is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Libby Uhlinger (nee Sumner), his son Robert J Uhlinger III (Carin), his daughter Shelly Uhlinger Lee, his two granddaughters Brittany N Uhlinger, and Madison E Lee, his grandson Brandon A McAfee, his two great-granddaughters Kyleigh D Lesmeister, and Grace O Waterhouse; siblings Jan Gangloff (late husband Joe), Judith Becker, Jacqueline Waggoner and Richard J Uhlinger (Cindy). Also survived by many nieces and nephews that loved him dearly, numerous cousins and many many friends. Bob proudly served in the United States Army and is a Korean Veteran. He was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School. Bob was a charter member of the Meramec Arnold Elks, and a member of the American Legion 624 Sunrise Beach, Missouri. Also he was a life time member of VFW post 2593 of Arnold, Missouri. Bob retired from Chrysler as a skilled trades supervisor in February of 2001, and has remained loyal to the product ever since. Bob loved to fish and enjoyed boating at Lake of the Ozarks. His greatest love was his family and especially spending time with his two granddaughters and two great-granddaughters.
Services; Visitation is at Kutis South County Chapel, on April 22, 2022 from 4-8pm. Service is at Kutis South County Chapel, on April 23, 2022 at 9am, followed by 10am Mass at Immaculate Conception in Arnold, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The American Heart Association.
Our thoughts, prayers and love to you, Libby and your family. May your beautiful memories bring you some peace. Bob will be truly missed by everyone, but never forgotten.
So sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. He and Libby were wonderful neighbors of my parents. My thoughts and prayers for peace for Libby and the rest of the family. God bless.
My deepest condolences to Libby and family. Bob was a great person and will be sadly missed. RIP Bob.
This is Charles Perry (one of Libby’s many cousins). We loved Bob and felt his love for 57 wonderful years. Our love and encouragement to his family!
Dearest Libby & family, Our hearts are full of sadness for your loss. We will cherish our memories with you and just regret not making more. We still have Bob’s boat and look forward to launching it soon. Our prayers are with you all.
We are So sorry for your loss our prayers for family and friends. From what I met of him he was a hard working man. Bless you all.
Dear Libby,
I was so sorry to about Bob. Please accept my sincere wishes and love.
An old friend. God bless!
We are sorry for your loss.
May God bless you and your family.
Hi Libby, it Peggy Allen (from the Rec Center. So sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. I always liked when you both came to the Rec Center and we would talk. Sorry I was not able to attend the services but I was out of town.
Libby: Please accept our deepest condolences. I only wish we would have gotten to know you both better as we have heard so many wonderful and kind words about Bob from all your neighbors at the Lake. Wishing you peace and comfort in your memories. Rick and Dianne
Bob walked at the rec center with my husband Larry Main many times. We are both retired from Chrysler. Your Bob was such a fine gentleman who was always smiling. May God grant you peace and comfort in the coming days. My Larry passed away in 2017 .