NENNINGER, Michael

Robert Michael Nenninger died at his home with his loving family by his side on Monday, October 3rd 2011, after a courageous two year battle with pancreatic cancer. Robert, Bob or Bobby, as his family often called him, has donated his body to Washington University School of Medicine in hopes of educating tomorrow’s doctors on better ways to fight and ultimately beat cancer. His strong will and determination is a gift he leaves through his family and friends and will be celebrated all the days of their lives. Born in St. Louis, MO to Robert Bernard and Evelyn (Reece) Nenninger on Christmas day 1946. Both of his parents preceded him in death. Surviving is his loving wife Marjorie, who he dedicated his love in a special celebration on October 1st, 2010 in the attendance of family and friends. Two sons; Robert Bernard II of St. Ann, MO and Scott Patrick (Lea) of Breese, IL. One sister, Kathy (Dan) Florian of Washington, MO. A Father-In-Law, Major E. Watkins of Yarmouth, IA. Two Sisters-In-Law; Minnie (Ron) Dooley of Coldwater, MI and Mary (Tom) Brust of West Burlington, IA. Three Grand Children; Jordan Marie, Taylor Paige and Addison Nicolina. Four Nieces; Joy Florian, Jill (David) Streckfuss, Beth Florian and Krista (Mike) Outwater. One nephew, Dewayne Dooley, five Great Nephews and seven Great Nieces. After graduating from Ritenour High School in 1966, Bob went to work for Pepsi Cola for 44 years until his retirement on September 23rd, 2010. “Disco” or the “Danc’n Man“, as his co-workers often called him, took pride and honor in his years of service to Pepsi Cola and was a proud member of the Teamsters, Local 688. He was also a member of the St. Charles, Missouri Elks Lodge #690 and an Associate Member of the Lake of the Ozarks Elks Lodge #2517. He belonged to the Southeast Iowa Antique Car Club and the Midwest Old Thrashers Association. He played slow pitch softball for several years as a pitcher and won many tournaments and a league championship. Bob was a man who enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest. He had a great sense of humor and could always come up with a great joke or one-liner. He’s danced across many a dance floor in the St. Louis area and loved to snap his fingers to the “oldies” while hosting parties and gatherings with family and friends. He loved boating and spent as much time as he could at his place, “The Retreat” at the Lake of the Ozarks. A day on the water was always a good day and a day on the water with his family was a great day. He was proud of his boys and the men they became and he loved his grand daughters for the gift they were. With his angel, Marjie, by his side he lived his final days with dignity, strength and courage that can be summed up with one word…REMARKABLE. Memorials can be made in memory of Robert Michael Nenninger to Siteman Cancer Center or to Pathways Hospice Foundation and can be received through Alternative Funeral & Cremation Services.

NENNINGER, Michael

October 3, 2011