Robert Eugene "Pete" Weatherford

OBITUARY Robert Eugene Weatherford, known to all as Pete, of Owensville, MO, departed this life on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, having reached the age of ninety-two years, five months, and three days. Pete was born in St. Clair, MO, on November 27, 1932, son of Bert Morley Weatherford and Jewell Weatherford nee Frakes. As a young man, he was united in marriage and was blessed to have five daughters. On July 8, 2014, he was united in marriage to Kathleen Stroisch nee Hagen. Pete is survived by his wife, Kathleen Weatherford of Owensville, MO; by his daughters, Wendy Morton and husband, James, of Chesterfield, MO, Lee Ann Garbs of Owensville, MO, Lori Schaumburg of Washington, MO, Deborah Thomas and husband, Thomas, of Owensville, MO, and Bobbie Noelker and husband, Bill, of New Haven, MO; by his grandchildren, Krista Goldman and husband, Silas, Jarid Clark and wife, Jennifer, Ashley Morton, James Morton and significant other, Brittany Rosner, Alecia Garbs and significant other, Javier Rojas, Jr., Meagan Garbs and significant other, Michael Muschkat, Ian Tindal, Kyle Tindal, William Tindal and wife, Kia, Emma Corley and husband, Joey, Jack Noelker, Martha Noelker, Drew Noelker and significant other, Grace Struttmann, and Crystal Kurk; by sixteen great-grandchildren, with two on the way, nieces, nephews, great and great-great-nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends. Pete was preceded in death by his parents, Bert and Jewell Weatherford; by his brother, Jack Weatherford; and by his sister, Virginia Pilkenton. Pete was a Christian, having been raised in the Methodist faith and having attended Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Owensville, MO, with Kathleen. He was employed by Shade Tree Service Company as a foreman, L.E. Myers Company, and various other tree trimming companies throughout his working career. Pete was also a proud member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 2 in St. Louis, MO, for seventy-four years. During his high school days, he was a very good basketball player, as well as being a member of the track team, winning awards for St. Clair High School. In his younger years, he also enjoyed trapping and fox hunting. Pete loved spending time outdoors, whether working on the farm, raising cattle or putting up fence. He also loved antiquing and buying and selling properties to remodel. He also loved playing cards and bingo. What meant most to him was time spent with family. The love they shared and many precious memories they created together will be cherished by them all forever. A kind and loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, great and great-great-uncle, cousin and treasured friend, he will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Russell Colonial Funeral Home in St. Clair, MO with Rev. Donna Schofield-Dolle officiating. Interment will be in United Methodist Cemetery in St. Clair, MO. Memorials may be made to St. Clair United Methodist Church in St. Clair, MO.

Robert Eugene "Pete" Weatherford

November 27, 1932 - April 30, 2025