Robert B. Polter
Robert Polter passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at St. Lukes Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born to the late Emanuel and Hilda (Teeple) Polter on March 1, 1943.
Robert worked as a tool and dye maker for many years. He retired from the Chrysler Corporation in Fenton, Missouri, but also had previously worked for Weatherhead in Antwerp, Ohio and Chrysler Corporation also in Antwerp, Ohio in his younger years. He resided in Ellisville, Missouri. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, he loved shooting sports and fishing. He also loved his dog, Indy.
He is survived by his son: Robert William (Carol) Polter of Montpelier, Ohio; daughter: Kristine (Rusty) Crigger of Sydney, Ohio; sister: Barbara (Robert) Loesch of Williamsburg, Virginia; grandchildren: Bethany (Kyle) Potts of Defiance, Ohio, Alex Crigger of Sydney, Ohio; best friend and brother: Ralph”Butch” Minardi of Fenton, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Emanuel and Hilda Polter; a daughter: Katheryne Polter; and his beloved dog: Bella.
Bob would shoot pellet rifles with a group of us at the Josephville Gun Shop on Friday mornings from 9 til noon. He was one of the good guys you always want in your life. Knowledgeable, experienced, skilled, and so on . . . Bob makes me think of the Boy Scouts – trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, brave, clean and reverent.
He also shot .22 rimfire rifles with a group of us called Vintage Benchrest. I wish I had his ability to turn average rifles into straight shooter.
Bob is very much missed by all.