Robert Suchman

MURRAY, Ky. — Robert L. "Bob" Suchman, 86, of Murray died Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, at his home.

He was born Aug. 7, 1936, in Bertrand, Missouri, to the late William and Reda Vaughn Suchman.

He worked in the industrial HVAC industry, including 25 years with Brauer Supply Co. in St. Louis. He was of a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by one brother-in-law, Melvin Raber, and one nephew, Caleb Raber, both of Grand Tower, Illinois.

He is survived by his wife, Marianne Raber Suchman of Murray, whom he married Feb. 10, 1961, in Oran, Missouri; daughter, Beth Suchman (Paul) Muckerman of St. Louis; son, Robert "Rob" (Carrie) Suchman of Lebanon, Tennessee; brother, William "Bill" (Barbara) Suchman of Jackson; sister-in-law, Janice Raber of Grand Tower; four grandchildren, Madison E. Muckerman of Clinton, Iowa, and Brooke C. Muckerman, Claire M. Muckerman and Amelia M. Muckerman, all of St. Louis; as well as one niece, Aime Oswald of Hogansville, Georgia, and two nephews, Jeff Suchman of Specific, Missouri, and Brian Suchman of Jackson.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at Poplar Spring Baptist Church.

A memorial service honoring Bob's life will follow at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at the church, with Brother Kevin Harris officiating. Graveside rites and burial will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 6, at Sikeston (Missouri) Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.

The J.H. Churchill Funeral Home in Murray was in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at www.thejhchurchillfuneralhome.com.