Robert Frederick Moeller, 89, Owensville, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at his residence.
He was born May 19, 1931, to Raymond and Irene (Wehmeyer) Moeller in St. Louis.
He was united in marriage to Carol Francine Gaertner July 12, 1952, at Bethany Evangelical Church in St. Louis. They met at a square dance in 1949.
Robert served his country with the U.S. Marine Corp. He attended Beaumont High School graduating one and a half years early and was a standout sprinter on the track team. He attended two years at St. Louis University. Robert started working at age 11 selling score cards at Sportsman’s Park, was promoted to usher, joined the usher union and worked sporting events year round (college basketball, minor league hockey, college football and demolition derby). A highlight was being the usher in charge of the Boston Red Sox dugout during the 1946 World Series vs. the Cardinals.
After marrying, he had a successful career in sales and marketing. Robert worked for Simoniz, Southwestern Bell and Allied Paper Co. where he was vice president.
For many years he coached youth baseball and basketball teams for his children. Robert was a 30-year member and deacon at Independent Congregational Church, where he also established their church softball team. He was an avid golfer with yearly outings with his co-workers and friends to such places as Kentucky Lake and Rend Lake.
Robert was preceded in death by parents, Raymond and Irene; and son, David.
He is survived by wife, Carol of the home; children, Mark of Owensville, Craig of St. Louis, Chris and wife Chia of Madison, Wis., Carla Button and husband Bill of Dardenne Prairie and Robert Jr. and wife Karyn of Wildwood; grandchildren, Nicholas, Allison and Eric Button, Katie and John Moeller, Caroline McCarthy and husband Kyle, Elizabeth and Julia Moeller and Alexander and Isabelle Politowicz.
Funeral services will be private. Memorials contributions suggested to Gasconade County Historical Society.
Arrangements entrusted to Gottenstroeter Funeral Home in Owensville.
