Robert Louis Shramek Sr.

February 10, 1941 - April 26, 2022

Robert Louis Shramek Sr., 81, of Bellflower, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Millwood with Fr. Charles Tichacek officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Hawk Point, Missouri. Visitation will be Friday, April 29th, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Millwood. Bibb-Veach Funeral Homes & Crematory is handling the arrangements. Robert was born February 10, 1941 in Hawk Point, Missouri to Albert Louis and Helen Lorene Sedlacek Shramek. He was united in marriage to Frances Ann Huber on August 3, 1963 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Millwood. She survives. Also surviving are children: Helen Lorene (Wayne) Finnerty, Mary Ann (Erick) Miron, Brenda Sue (Steve) Welch, Robert Louis (Linell) Shramek Jr., Anthony Joseph Shramek, and Janet Marie (Timothy) Vigil; grandchildren: T.J. Luck, Tiffany Luck, Matthew Luck, Charles Finnerty, Amanda Finnerty (special friend, Josiah Kohl), Tyler Finnerty, Ashley Miron, Jason Welch (Becky), Stephanie Welch, Sara Welch, Megan Welch (special friend, Cole Matney), Walker Peatross, Gabrielle Peatross, Ivy Shramek (special friend, Collin Barton), Anthony Shramek, Hunter Shramek, Andrew Dunn (Ana), Daniel Dunn (Janelle), and Jaicen Dunn; great-grandchildren: Natalie Luck, Emma Luck, Wyatt Luck, Gunner Luck, Alexis Halim, Ashley Miron, Ava Welch, Reece Welch, Rhett Bruning, Anthony Dunn, Callie Dunn, Lance Dunn, and Jaylee Welch; sister, Barbara Shramek Huber (Edward); sister-in-law, Barbara Huber Mennemeyer; brother-in-law, Leonard Huber (Judy); special Godchild, Debbie Huber Eggering, special friend, Kristi Schneider; and numerous nephews, nieces, great-nephews, great-nieces, and great-great-nephews and great-great-nieces. Robert was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Albert Joseph Shramek; and brother-in-law, David Mennemeyer. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Marines. He was also a volunteer and Fire Chief for the Silex/Millwood and the NorthWest Fire Protection District for 35 years. Robert was an EMT for the Lincoln County Ambulance District for 24 years. He also served as the Lincoln County Coroner for 8 years. Robert made and smoked his own deer sausage. He enjoyed fishing and hunting; as well as spending time with his kids and coaching their softball and baseball teams. Later, spoiling his grandchildren became his favorite pastime. Robert enjoyed listening to country music, along with riding horses and working cattle. Pallbearers will be Jason Welch, T.J. Luck, Charles Finnerty, Andrew Dunn, Daniel Dunn, and Walker Peatross. Honorary pallbearers will be Matthew Luck, Tyler Finnerty, Anthony Shramek, and Hunter Shramek. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Cemetery in Hawk Point, or Masses. Online condolences may be made at www.bibbveach.com. A meal for family and friends will be held immediately following funeral services at the Hawk Point VFW Hall.