Robert Coomer

Robert B. Coomer (Bob), 72, passed away peacefully at his home in Scott City, MO on December 6, 2021, with his family and friends by his side.  Robert was born January 18, 1949, in Advance, MO to James Robert and Berdean Moore Coomer.  Robert married Barbara Lou Uhrhan on August 9, 1969, in Scott City, MO.  Robert was a proud Vietnam veteran who served in the United States Navy from 1968 – 1972.  Robert served on board the USS Savannah and USS Chukawan.

Robert worked at several places throughout his lifetime. He was known in the area as Limo Bob when he worked for Nelson’s Limousine Service.  He retired from Scott City R-1 School in early 2021.  He loved each of the staff and students as his own family.

Robert loved spending time loved ones, eating snack cakes, watching the St. Louis Cardinals, planting flowers, cooking from scratch, driving his muscle car, spoiling the grandkids, fishing on the banks on the Mississippi, telling jokes and dancing especially to old time Rock n Roll.

Robert is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Barb.  Daughters, Sara (Steve) Tuttleton and Jennifer Coomer. Bonus children, Will (Rasheena) Rhodes, Dwana (James) Lyerla, Jason Smith, Pam Raymo, Phyllis Governale, Diana Slayton. Grandchildren, Shelby (Damien), Nicole (Brandon), Saralyn (Dustin), Isaiah (Breanna), Cheyenne (Collin), Savannah (Aaron), Dallas, Chuckie, Shantelle, William, Lexi, Devin, Gavin, Negan.  Great grandchildren, Zayden, Nyomi, Robbie, Hayden, Ria, Maverick, and a little one making his/her appearance in June 2022.  Robert is also survived by siblings, Rick (Carol) Coomer, Billy Coomer, Darrell Coomer, Kenneth (Mary) Coomer, Linda (Alvin) McFall, June Mayberry, Mary (Kenny) Heck, Ginger (Tom) Hinkle, Kelly (Donald) Nauert, Marie (Don) Simmons and in-laws, Betty and Bob McFall, Wesley and Sharon Uhrhan, Larry, and Linda Uhrhan.  He is also survived by three generations of nieces and nephews and many friends.

Robert was preceded in death by one son, Chad Christopher, one daughter, Loretta Dean, his parents, mother-in-law, and father-in-law (Albert and Evelyn Uhrhan), brother Drew Coomer, son-in-law Tim McDonald, granddaughter Katie Marie Parkhurst, Aunt and Uncle (Don and Marge Strange), Brother-in-law James Uhrhan, and brother-in-law Larry Mayberry.

Robert never met a stranger and to know him was to love him.

Visitation will be from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm on Friday at the Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City.

Funeral service will be at 1:00 pm at the chapel with Rev. Randy Morse officiating.

Burial will be in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to SEMO Workshop, 2022 E. Malone Ave., Sikeston, MO 63801 which benefits local veterans.