Fayette and Glasgow, Missouri
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Bob Montgomery |
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| 1931 - 2011 | ||||
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| Visitation: 6 to 8 PM, Wed., Aug. 10, 2011 @ Friemonth-Freese Chapel - Fayette Prayer Service at 7:45 | ||||
| Funeral Services: 11 AM, Thur., Aug. 11, @ St. Joseph Catholic Church - Fayette | ||||
| Interment: Walnut Ridge Cemetery | ||||
| Suggested Memorials: In Lieu of flowers - Alzheimers Research or St. Joseph Catholic Church in care of funeral home | ||||
| . Robert Montgomery 1931 - 2011 Fayette resident, Robert Montgomery passed away at his home in Fayette, August 7, 2011. He was 79 years of age. Robert Eugene Montgomery was born December 14, 1931 in Cabool, MO to Henry and Mary (Lunyou) Montgomery. He enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 17 and earned the Bronze Star and Purple Heart medals for his bravery and meritorious service during the Korean War. Following his discharge, Robert married Lorann C. Jenkins at St. Peter’s Church in Jefferson City, January 17, 1951. She preceded him in death on April 5, 2008. Robert then re-enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and became a Technical Sergeant for operating aviation radar. He retired from the Air Force in 1971. From 1974-1992, Robert worked as the Director of Building and Grounds at Central Methodist College in Fayette. After retirement, Robert kept busy driving the Oats bus for several years. Robert was a family man who loved fishing, hunting, playing cards and bowling. He also enjoyed watching Dallas Cowboys football and St. Louis Cardinals baseball. He was a devout member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Fayette and was a 3rd degree, Knights of Columbus member. He is survived by two sons, Michael Montgomery of Fayette and Mitchell Montgomery of Lee’s Summit; two grandchildren, Clint (Bri) Iadanza and Laura (Chris) Eidson, one great-granddaughter, Isebella Eidson, two sisters-in-law, Jean Montgomery of Glasgow and Sue (Bud) Bruckner of Blue Springs, and several nieces and nephews. Besides his wife and parents, Robert was preceded in death by five brothers, Lyman, Elvie, Clyde, Hershel and Gaylord; one sister, Opal, and daughter-in-law Cynthia. Services for Mr. Montgomery are 11am Thursday, August 11, 2011 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fayette with Fr. Robert Duesdeiker officiating. Visitation is 6-8pm with a Prayer Service at 7:45pm, Wednesday, August 10 at Friemonth-Freese Funeral Chapel in Fayette. Burial will follow the service at Walnut Ridge Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Alzheimer’s Research or St. Joseph Catholic Church in care of Friemonth-Freese Funeral Service, 174 Hwy 5 and 240 N. Fayette, MO 65248.
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