Robert “Bob” Horas, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2026 at the age of 92.
Bob was the beloved husband for 62 years of the late Jane A. (Stepka) Horas; loving father of Patty (Tim) Fagin, Lynn (Mike) DiRaimondo, Rick (Gina) Horas, Jack (Linda) Horas, Mary (John) Spesia, Nancy (Joe) Robinson; devoted grandpa of Patrick (Jennifer) Fagin, Michael (Sherry) Fagin, Lisa (Ian) Mulligan, John (Samantha) DiRaimondo, Anna (Sam) Arcipowski, Matthew (Anna) Horas, Gabe and Hannah Horas, Adam Horas, Amanda (Cody) Francis, Rachel (Kyle) Rapp, Ashley (Michael) Meadows, Cecilia, Peter and Maria Spesia, Andrew (Kathleen) Robinson, Mark (Annie) Robinson, Jack (Madeline) Robinson, Luke, Sarah and Michael Robinson. Dearest great grandpa of fifteen, soon to be seventeen. Lifelong and best friends of Walt and Joan Gemmer.
Bob was born and raised in the Dutchtown area of St. Louis. He attended St. Anthony’s Grade School, St. Mary’s High School, and St. Louis University. He owned a packaging business and after retirement worked as a committed volunteer for several organizations; St. Patrick’s Center, St. Mark’s Church and Daily World Missionaries. Bob and Jane were devoted members of Mary Queen of the Universe Church/St. Mark’s Church and very committed to their faith. He was a life long member of the YMCA, which he frequented daily. He will be remembered for his generous spirit, his sarcastic nature, and his love of family and friends.
Services: Visitation will be Monday, March 23rd from 9-10:30 a.m. at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 4220 Ripa Avenue, followed by a mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Interment at Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Bob’s memory to St. Patrick Center or to St. Mark’s Catholic Church would be appreciated.