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.
Horas Family
Please accept my prayers and sympathy on the loss of your dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
You will be in my prayers and thoughts in the days to come.
Mary and Family, so sorry to hear about your loss…. Our condolences. Dad’s with mom. May their souls rest in peace— God bless,. Sincerely, Paula and Deacon Karl Huebner
His YMCA family
Sorry for your loss, he will be missed by many. He had many friends here, he was a local celebrity here at the Y.
Jack, Rick, & Lynn,
Your Dad was an inspiration to me of how a man should live his life as a Father. He lived with much love, humor, and humility. Now he is taking a break in between sets and resting with your Mom.
With Love, Joe & Lore Hormberg
Horas family, So sorry to hear about Bob. We’ve missed seeing him at St. Mark, especially as lector. He always made us laugh with his dry wit! You are all in our prayers.
Horas family,
I’m very sorry for your loss. Your Dad was the complete package with his down to earth personality and was one of the fathers in the parish I always respected. What a nice man! You guys are in my prayers.
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of a pillar of the MQU church. We loved to hear him lector at mass. Condolences to the family, especially Rachel. Hisdry sense of humor was a true gift.
We at Crestview are sorry to hear of Bob’s passing.
Loved you Bob and your amazing family. I’m sure God has a fantastic gym for you
It was always interesting to talk to Bob Horas, great guy, my deepest condolences to the Horas family. Peace.
We loved your Dad and Mom. They were the best friends and neighbors anyone could have. Bob on a ladder, singing as he painted the overhang. Jane and Bob always ready to work at MQU. Bob is now with his beloved, Jane and I’m sure singing. You’re all in our prayers.
Dick and Marian
All the memories I have of your dad/grandpa make me smile. He truly was a blessing in all our lives. I pray those happy memories bring you comfort.
To Patty Fagin
I was sorry to read of your father’s passing. No matter our age, saying “goodbye” to our dads is so hard. With all that your father accomplished, you know he was proud of you and all that you have achieved.
Sincerely,
Connie Schmollinger
Dear Horas Cousins,
Your dad was certainly one of a kind. Always enjoyed receiving his Christmas cards and will miss his wonderfully dry sense of humor. He was simply the best.
Dear Horas family,
Your dad was a neighbor when I was growing up on Taft Ave. in South St. Louis. He lived down the street and his friend Walt Gemmer lived across the street. My sister Betty went to school Bob’s wife Jane. I remember Bob, Walt and their friends playing fuzz ball in the alley behind our house and Bob calling out each pitch and play. Bob had a voice that would carry and my dad and I could sit on our back porch and hear Bob call the whole game.
Bob turned out to be a pretty good pitcher. He was on our St. Anthony team when won the 1959 CYC championship.
Over the years when I would run into Bob he was always friendly and very witty. He was one of the good guys.
Sorry for your loss.
Gerry Everding
To all of the family, It was my pleasure to meet Bob. We had a lot of laughs and good times at the Y. He was a very repectable man and will be missed. I have missed him at the Y for awile and he was missed by many.
We’ll miss Uncle Bob’s wit. He was a character and always added to the fun times at the family get togethers. He and Aunt Jane certainly raised a wonderful family..
Eternal Rest grant unto Bob, O Lord ; and may Perpetual Light Shine upon Bob. May his soul and all souls of the Faithful Departed through the Mercy of God Rest in Peace. Amen