Hayes, Robert, of St. Charles, Missouri, died on Tuesday, August 2, 2011at the age of 80. Dearest husband of the late Donna J. Hayes nee: Lewis; dear son of the late Oscar and Alma Hayes; devoted father of Richard (Denise) Hayes; beloved grandfather of Holly Marquart, Jacob Marquart, Michelle Hayes, Christine Hayes, and Kimberly Hayes; dear brother of Dennis (Bess) Hayes, Dorothy Browning, Kenneth (Barbara) Hayes, and the late Oscar William Hayes; dear brother-in-law of Saundra Hayes. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Robert, before his retirement, was employed with General Motors as an automotive worker. He was a member of the American Legion and U.S. Navy Veteran Reserves. Memorials may be made to Boys Town, 13940 Gutowski Road, Boys Town, NE.