Robert Gary C. "Toot" "Bob" Kittinger's Obituary
Robert Gary C. "Toot" "Bob" Kittinger, age 89, of Coulterville, IL, passed away as the result of a stroke on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 4:25 a.m., St. Louis University Hospital.
Bob was born on February 26, 1934, in Dawson Springs, KY a son to Herbert and Erma L. (Fox) Kittinger Sr. On September 25, 1965, he married Lois Helen Mines in Cairo, KY and she preceded him in death on May 14, 2015 after 49 ½ years of marriage. He worked 35 years at the Chrysler Plant, St. Louis, MO, working his way up to becoming a Paint Foreman. Robert honorably served his country in the United States Army. He was of the United Methodist faith. Robert was a member of the Shriners, and the United Auto Workers Union. He enjoyed working on cars and drinking coffee everyday with friends at Pistol City, Coulterville, IL. Robert liked watching Jeopardy, Golf, Stocks, and movies on the Hallmark Channel. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him, and had a life well lived.
Survivors include his one son, Michael R. (Kelly) Kittinger of St. Louis, MO; one daughter, Donna S. (Mark) Huber of Louisville, KY; five grandchildren, Elizabeth (boyfriend Kevin) Kittinger, Gabrielle Kittinger, Alexander Kittinger, Ashton Huber, and Dawson Huber; two sisters, Lana Seawright of Monticello, GA, and Phyllis Allen of Greenville, KY; special Pistol City friends, Lacy and Christa; nephew, Jerry (Nancy) Laramore, and several other nieces, and nephews.
The family would like to express a sincere thank you to all for helping him when he needed you most. It meant everything to him that he could remain independent and to continue going to the coffee shop every day.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lois Kittinger; and granddaughter, Sydney Kittinger; two brothers, Herbert Kittinger Jr., and William Kittinger.
A funeral service will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Friday, May 19, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor James Clardy officiating. Interment will be in Caledonia Cemetery, Sparta, IL, where graveside military honors will be performed by the Coulterville V.F.W. Post 6865 and the U.S. Army.
Visitation will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Thursday, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Shriners Hospital, St. Louis, MO, the Greater St. Louis Honor Flight, or to the City of Coulterville's Christmas lights.
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