Robert Gorrell

1940-2023

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Robert “Bob” Edward Gorrell, Sr., 83, of Red Bird, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023, at his residence.

He was born Feb. 4, 1940, to Raymond Edward and Frances (Warmbrodt) Gorrell in St. Louis.

He was united in marriage to Loretta Ruder April 23, 1960, in Sunset Hills.

Bob, “Bob Sr.,” “Big Bob,” Pa was well known to many as a man who never met a stranger. He could get your life story without you even realizing you were giving that information out. So many recall his stories and how many times the family heard, “Have I told you about…?” Then Loretta, saying, “Yes, Bob you already told me that.” He is probably holding up the line in heaven telling St. Peter a story.

His shining achievement was the family and farm he and Loretta built in their marriage of almost 63 years. Four generations of farming, ranching and the love of horses that spread through his family. He has left a legacy now leaving the family to keep the story going. He was a past member of the Owensville Lions Club.

He was preceded in death by parents, Raymond and Frances.

He is survived by wife, Loretta of their home; children, Bob Gorrell Jr. and wife Rachelle, Deb Hollandsworth and husband Dwayne, Mike Gorrell and wife Keri all of Bland, and Dave Gorrell and fiancé Lisa Downey of St. James; grandchildren, Connor and Logan Gorrell, Kyle Hollandsworth and wife Samantha, Liz Roberts and husband Dane, Michael and Dylan Gorrell, Mallory and Kendall Williams, Trevor, Abigail, Sam and Ben Gorrell; and great-grandchildren, Lola and Kendrick Roberts, Kimber and Axel Hollandsworth, and Maverick.

A Celebration of Life will be held privately at a later date and his cremains will be interred at Bowen Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to Gottenstroeter Funeral Home in Owensville.