Robert Coomer

Robert B. "Bob" Coomer, 72, passed away peacefully with his family and friends by his side Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, at his home in Scott City.

Robert was born Jan. 18, 1949, in Advance, Missouri, to James Robert and Berdean Moore Coomer. He married Barbara Lou Uhrhan on Aug. 9, 1969, in Scott City.

Robert was a proud Vietnam veteran who served in the U.S. Navy from 1968-1972. He 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 the Scott City School District in early 2021. He loved each of the staff and students as his own family.

Robert loved spending time with 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.

He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Barb Coomer; daughters, Sara (Steve) Tuttleton and Jennifer Coomer; bonus children, Will (Rasheena) Rhodes, Dwana (James) Lyerla, Jason Smith, Pam Raymo, Phyllis Governale and Diana Slayton; grandchildren, Shelby (Damien), Nicole (Brandon), Saralyn (Dustin), Isaiah (Breanna), Cheyenne (Collin), Savannah (Aaron), Dallas, Chuckie, Shantelle, William, Lexi, Devin, Gavin and Negan; great-grandchildren, Zayden, Nyomi, Robbie, Hayden, Ria and Maverick, and a little one making his/her appearance in June 2022. Robert is also survived by his 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 and 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 a son, Chad Christopher; 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; and brothers-in-law, James Uhrhan and Larry Mayberry.

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

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City.

Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the chapel with the Rev. Randy Morse officiating. Burial will be in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to SEMO Workshop, which benefits local veterans.

Online condolences may be shared at www.amick-burnettfuneralchapels.com