ST. PETERS, Mo. -- Robbie Schiwitz O'Brien passed away Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, at the age of 77. She was born May, 26, 1943 in Cape Girardeau to Robert and Mable Brennecke Schiwitz.
Robbie was united in marriage on May 18, 1963, to Phillip O'Brien.
She is survived by her loving husband, Phillip O'Brien; son, Jim (Lisa) O'Brien; two grandchildren, Duston (Ashley) O'Brien and Andrea O'Brien; and sister, Ella Marie Hirsch.
Due to the current pandemic, a private family service will be held. Serving as pall bearers will be Ron Schivitz, Ben Crouch, Charles Schiwitz, Larry O'Brien, Pat O'Brien and Duston O'Brien. Pastor James Uglum of Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church will officiate the service.
Memorial donations are preferred to Teen Challenge of St. Louis, c/o C.R. Kersten, P.O. Box 213, High Ridge, MO 63049; Divine Fellowship Heights Church, c/o William and Marie Jordan, 1201 Gruner Place, St. Louis, MO 63134, or Chapel of the Cross Pre School Grant Parent Fund, c/o Erin Hoehner, 907 Jungerman Road, St. Peters, MO 63376.
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