Robert Richard Polkinghorne

Robert Richard Polkinghorne, of St. Peters, Missouri, passed away Friday, October 16, 2026, at the age of 86. Beloved husband of the late Linda S. Polkinghorne; cherished son of the late Elmer and Margaret Polkinghorne; devoted father of Michael (Michelle) Wadley, Jeffrey Wadley, Diana (Brandon) Worl; loving grandfather of Nicholas Wadley, Lauren Wadley, Ava Wadley, Rowan Wadley, Colin Worl, and Everly Worl; dear brother of the late Donald (Judy survives) Polkinghorne.

Robert served in the United States Air Force. He earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering science from Washington University and was also a member of Phi Delta Theta. Robert also received a Master of Education degree from Mizzou. He served as a volunteer for St. Charles Lutherans for Life and Five Acres Animal Shelter. His Lutheran faith was deeply important to him above all else. Robert was a longtime math teacher and coach in the Ladue school district and retired from Bank of America after serving as a training manager for 25 years. He enjoyed Ham Radio, hot air balloon rides and was a balloon pilot for 30 years. Robert loved dogs and gardening in his spare time. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Memorials may be made in Robert's name to St. Charles Lutherans for Life or Five Acres Animal Shelter.