Robert “Bob” Edler, of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2017, at the age of 77. Cherished son of the late Leo and Anna Edler; loving brother of James "Jim" (Olivia) Edler and Thomas “Tom” (Joyce) Edler; and dear uncle to several nieces and nephews. Bob is also survived by his loving dog and companion, Renee.
Bob was an advertiser at Brown Shoe Company for over 30 years. He enjoyed going to the St. Louis Symphony and listening to opera music. He also enjoyed visiting the St. Louis Art Museum and Botanical Garden. Bob was a proud Zoo Parent at the St. Louis Zoo. In his free time, he also enjoyed reading books, watching movies, collecting stamps and coins, and photography. Most of all, Bob enjoyed spending time with his wonderful family. He was deeply loved, and will be missed by all who knew him.
Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Missouri.
Love always and forever,
Annie, Jason and Nichole
We know how much he was loved and will be greatly missed.
God Bless
Reed and Joyce Miller
I went to high school with Bob. I didn’t really get to know him until our ’57 McBride High School class started having bi-monthly lunches some years ago. I found him to be a good friend and a witty diner. God bless him.
From our 1957 McBride class, Bob didn’t run in my group. We were more sports minded. Bob was not. I remember him as quiet, reserved, and genuine. I just know you had to be much loved by all who knew you. RIP class mate..
Good guy. We worked together for 14 years at Wohl. A big loss.
Jenny, Mike, and Luke
Bob was a kind man. We went to McBride together and had some classes together. He attended many class lunches and enjoyed his company. He made an elaborate book on our high school and on our class and was enjoyed by many of us. He’ll be missed. God bless Bob and his family.
Bob and I attended McBride High School together. I got to know Bob in recent years attending class functions. He will be missed. RIP.
Sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. He is in heaven with our Lord & Savior. Our thoughts & prayers are with your family.
Ken & Linda Vesper
I worked with Bob at Wohl Shoe Company. I always liked Bob and enjoyed working with him. He was such a creative force and I appreciated him and his friendship. He will be missed. Deann Rubin
I was so sorry to hear the news about Bob. We knew each other online, but through the years, we’ve shared so many letters and cards. He sent little gifts to our dogs, and he also send me wonderful examples of his origami projects and brochures from some of the museums and art installations he visited. I still have plants growing from bulbs he sent one year. We shared a mutual love of books and dogs, art and photography. I always called him St. Louis’s best ambassador because of the photos and stories he shared about his city.
I hope Renee has found a good home. Many of the pillows she likes to sleep on were ones I made and sent to her. I’d love to know how she’s doing and who has her. She was truly Bob’s best friend after he lost Nickie the dog and his cat Oskar. Renee and Bob rescued each other. There are a group of us who would help find Renee a new home if she needs one. She’s a wonderful girl who couldn’t have had a better human companion and home than what Rob provided her. He was a great person, and I’ll miss him.