Robert Joseph Thomas Jr.

Robert Joseph Thomas, Jr., of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at the age of 86. Loving husband of Darlene Thomas; beloved son of the late  Robert Joseph, Sr. and Agnes Thomas (nee Eschmann); devoted father of Dorothy (Rick) Barley, Brenda (Jeff) Cox, Kevin Thomas, William Thomas, Robert (Barb) Thomas, III, Karen (Joseph) McGowan, and Joy Mayer; cherished grandfather of Crystal (Charles) Weller, Corey (Lacey) Cox, Randy Thomas, Maggie McGowan, Emily McGowan, and Joseph Thomas; step-grandfather of Ryan (Amanda) Kopf, Brad Kopf, DJ (Sami) Elbert, and Elizabeth (Mike) Minardi; dear brother of Ronald (Mary) Thomas, Donald (JoAnn) Thomas, and Mary (the late David) Schlautmann; treasured great-grandfather of 4 and step-great-grandfather of 14; and is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Robert is also preceded in death by his step-grandson, Michael Surrisi.

Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a union member of IUOE Local 513 for 60 years. Robert was a family man and loved spending time with his loving family. He also enjoyed working in the yard and spending time outdoors. Robert was an avid reader and he absolutely loved eating sweets. Robert was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Memorials may be made in Robert's name to the Alzheimer's Association.

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