Robert E. “Bob” Mathieu
Mathieu, Robert E. “Bob”, 94, of Kirkwood, Missouri, passed away peacefully January 17th, 2023. Bob is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years Elizabeth; loving father to Barb, Bill (Pam Risch), Jane (Craig) Foshee, and adopted son Tom Eckert; proud grandfather of Alex (Justin) Heines, Jack and Brendan Foshee; great-grandfather of Abigail Paden and Harrison Heines. He was predeceased by parents Horace and Rose Mathieu, and brother Horace, Jr.
Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, he joined the Army Air Force at age 17. He was a veteran of both World War II (during which he participated in the Berlin Airlift) and the Korean Conflict. A graduate of the University of Rochester, he worked for years in Benefits and Labor Relations before discovering he had a penchant for sales.
The family would like to thank and acknowledge Barry Breckle and staff at the VA, his caregiver Anna Villani-Gillyon, the amazing neighbors on Glenford Court, Dave and Peggy Foshee, and his long-time college friend “HB” Len Star.
Bob was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend who will be missed by those who loved him. Bob’s final wish was that his brain be donated for Parkinson’s research at Washington University St Louis.
A memorial gathering for Bob will be held at The Hearth Room at The Hawken House 1155 S Rock Hill, Webster Groves, Missouri 63119 on February 8th from 4-8pm. Interment at Jefferson Barracks at a later date.
No flowers, please. If desired, donations may be made to:
Rock Steady Boxing – Fenton
c/o Dot LeGrand
980 Claymark Drive
St Louis, MO 63131
Washington University Parkinson’s Research
Checks should be made out to Washington University and sent to:
Joel S Perlmutter, MD
Campus Box 8111
660 South Euclid Ave
St. Louis, MO 63110
In the memo field or an attached note please indicate:
for Dr. Perlmutter’s Parkinson’s Research.
Greater St. Louis Honor Flight
8050 Watson Road, Suite 240
St Louis, MO 63119
This is beautifully written and he will be missed. Bob was one of my greatest joys. We would have fun In the mornings getting
Dressed for the day and shaved.
My condolences to the whole family. Bob was always very nice to me and I fondly recall the times as a young guy, coming by the house on Mason on a Sunday, and seeing him back in the family room smoking a cigar and reading the New York Times. I hope everyone finds the strength and grace to make it through difficult times.
Aww — thank you, Mark. That’s very kind. The part about smoking a cigar (back then a Macanudo : ) ) and reading the NYT made me laugh.
Thank you, Anna, for your kind words and for ALL your help! I can’t tell you how much we appreciated you caring for Dad.
Barb-I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers, Maureen Costello