Robert "Bob" Todt

Bob Todt, son of the late John and Bertha Hoehn Todt was born on January 23, 1934 in Morehouse, Missouri and departed his life on Thursday, September 14, 2023 in The Lutheran Home at Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 89 years.

He was a member of the Guardian Angel Catholic Church in Oran a former resident of Oran, Missouri currently residing in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.  Bob was raised on a Dairy Farm south of Morley. He understood the importance of faith, family, and hard work.  Bob was the owner and operator of the Oran Tavern until 1979. He drove a school bus for Oran RIII School District until the age of 70.  Bob spent the largest part of his career as a Knights of Columbus Insurance agent until his retirement in 1996.   He was a member of the Oran Chamber of Commerce, served as a Scott County reserve deputy under Sheriff Bill Ferrell, and one of the oldest remaining members of the Chaffee Elks #1810.  Bob was a charter member of the Oran Knights of Columbus Council  #4311 serving as financial secretary for over 30 years and was a 4th degree member, faithful navigator, past State Warden, and District Deputy for the state of Missouri. After family, Bob was a man of service to his church, community, and serving as a helpful usher of doorman at the Guardian Angel services.

On July 7, 1962 he was united in marriage to Mary Vetter in Benton, Missouri.  Mrs. Todt survives of the home in Cape Girardeau.

Besides his wife, survivors include one son, Tom (Cindy) Todt of Blanchard, Oklahoma; two daughters, Donna (Kenny) Ross of Scopus, Missouri and Gail (Alan) Dame of Wolf Lake, Illinois; five grandchildren, Tori (Tyson) Misak of Casper, Wyoming; Levi Todt of Wharton, Texas; Duncan (Madison) Ross of Smithton, Illinois; Cole (Lexi) Ross of Cape Girardeau; Devin (Megan) Ross of Cape Girardeau; by one brother-in-law Alfred Vetter of Benton; also, by several nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandy Todt; five brothers Harold, Herman, Cletus, Carl, and Sylvester Todt; by three sisters, Regina, Gerry, and Theresa; two brothers-in-law, Vernon Vetter and Tom Drury; and by four sisters-in-law, Janet Vetter, Rita Drury, Jean Vetter, and Sister Loretta Vetter OSF.

Visitation will be held on Monday, September 18, 2023 from 4:00 until 8:00 at the Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Oran also to include the KC prayer service. Eucharistic Celebration will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 10:00 AM at the Guardian Angel Catholic Church with Father Joseph Kelly officiating.  Interment will follow in the Guardian Angel Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Guardian Angel Catholic Church or St. Jude’s Children's Hospital.  Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home.