Robert Conrad "Bob" Simoneaux

Robert Conrad Simoneaux, son of the late Conrad Joseph Simoneaux and Loretta Marie (Brossart) Simoneaux, was born January 22, 1967 in Fresno, California where his father was stationed at the time. Due to his father being in the military, Bob (as he was known by his family and friends) grew up in several places. His high school years were spent in Cabot, Arkansas where he graduated from Cabot High School. Bob entered the United States Army and served his country faithfully until his honorable discharge. He had attained the rank of Specialist Four and earned several medals and commendations; some of which include: Army Service Ribbon, Army Achievement Medal-3, Overseas Service Ribbon, Expert Qualifications Badge M-16 Rifle, Expert Qualifications Badge Hand Grenade, and Army Good Conduct Medal. He served as an Air Traffic Controller while stationed in Korea. Upon his discharge from the military, Bob attended and graduated from the University of Missouri at Rolla (now known as Missouri Science and Technology) with a bachelor’s degree in information technology. He became employed at Edward Jones in St. Louis before moving to Shelter Insurance in Columbia as a computer programmer. After leaving Shelter Insurance, he began substitute teaching with the Maries County R-1 School District where he did so for several years. He was then employed by R.R. Donnelley in Owensville as a fork-lift operator and his last job was with Quaker Windows until his disabilities caused him to retire. On November 2, 1991, Bob was united in marriage to Peggy Lynn Smith in Rolla, Missouri. They shared over 33 years of marriage together and four children: Vanessa, Ian, Josh, and Michael. In his spare time, Bob loved to listen to music and every day you could hear him listening to some good old classic rock and roll. When he was in college, he studied photography and enjoyed using his 35mm camera to film very different landscapes. He loved attending car shows when he was able and was a very dedicated car enthusiast. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle. Bob was a member of the Vienna United Methodist Church for many years. He was also a member of the Coffey Brothers Memorial American Legion Post #12 in Vienna and the Vienna Gun Club for several years. Bob passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in the Harry S. Truman VA Hospital of Columbia, Missouri having attained the age of 58 years. He will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all those that knew and loved him. Bob leaves to cherish his memory his wife: Peggy Simoneaux of the home; four children: Vanessa Heisserer (Josh) of Imperial, MO, Ian Simoneaux of Vienna, MO, Josh Simoneaux of Rolla, MMO, and Michael Simoneaux of Vienna, MO; seven grandchildren: Brock, Maizy, Zeke, Heidi, Cooper, Jettson, and Olyvia; two sisters: Kathy Bastow and Debbie Simoneaux, both of San Antonio, TX; two brothers: Edward Simoneaux of Cabot, AR and Steve Simoneaux of the State of Massachusetts; father-in-law: Clarence Smith of Waynesville, MO; three sisters-in-law: Glenda Portlock of Dixon, MO, Patty Smith of Waynesville, MO, and Janice Smith (Mark) of Lebanon, MO; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by one sister: Jean Rodden; mothers-in-law: Myrtice Bullock and Pokki Smith; and brother-in-law: Brian Bastow. Even though he is gone from our sight, Bob’s commitment to his country and family will live on in our hearts forever. Services with military honors were held at 12:00 p.m. Friday, March 14, 2025 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert with military honors being provided by the Missouri Honors Team. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Bob Simoneaux and may be left at Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert.

Robert Conrad "Bob" Simoneaux

January 22, 1967 - March 4, 2025