Robert (Bob) Landen Nussbaumer passed away on January 21, 2024. Bob was born on June 22, 1941 and was predeceased by his parents Edward Nussbaumer Jr., and Josephine (Eck) Nussbaumer, and his brother Edward A. Nussbaumer. Bob was a sole legal practitioner for approximately 40 years in the courts of Missouri and Illinois. He specialized in insurance defense, including trial and appellate work. He received his B.A. from Southern Methodist University in 1963, his M.A. from Johns Hopkins SAIS in 1966, and his J.D. from the University of Missouri in 1970. He was admitted to the Missouri Bar; Illinois Bar; U.S. District Court, Eastern, and Western District of Missouri; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois; U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th and 8th Circuits; and the U.S. Supreme Court. Bob was a member of the Missouri Bar, Illinois State Bar Association, the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Lawyers Association of St. Louis, and the Missouri Organization of Defense Council. He lectured on behalf of the Continuing Legal Education Department of the University of Missouri School of Law in areas of tort, litigation, jury instructions, and civil proceeds. He was also a member of the Missouri Athletic Club and Civil War Round Table. He was a supporter of Joni Eareckson Tada for many years, helping to provide assistance for the disabled. He attended Covenant Presbyterian Church in St. Louis County. He will be sorely missed by many friends and loyal neighbors.
Visitation will commence at the Kutis Funeral Home in Affton, Missouri on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 11:00 AM. A memorial service at noon will follow.
Bob ,You have been such a good friend,we will never forget your kindness and caring person you were. There’s no doubt your at peace and in God’s loving arm’s R.I.P
Dearest Bob, thank you for being such a loving boyfriend/life partner to Cheryl Griner. We will cherish our sweet memories with you over the last 32 years. You were the best grandfather figure to Stephanie and Rachel that I could ever ask for! We are heartbroken that you are gone and will miss you for the rest of our lives. Rest in peace
Bob embodied an unusual mix of sharpness, objectivity, and remarkable kindness. I am thankful that our lives intersected in youth through old age. I pray that he now will experience eternal rest and peace.
Our girls will never forget how Bob gifted them Cardinals bobble head figurines. It became an ongoing joke to send them back and forth. They would occasionally visit the office with Sharon Lovell (their Nanoo) and play “office” at the great big desk. Bob always enjoyed seeing photos of the girls and hearing what they were up to. He was such a sweet man that our girls have enjoyed making memories with over the years. He will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, Mr. Nussbaumer.
What a blessing that Bob has been in our lives. He’s not only been a friend/boss to my mom (Sharon Lovell), but also a friend to my family. He sent well wishes when health issues arose when my boys were young and continued to check on them during their 26 years.
I’m so sad he’s gone. He’s been part of our family discussions for so many years.
He was loved by us, and is already so missed.
One of my first jobs was working with Mr Nussbaumer. He taught me so much in my time with Funsch & Nussbaumer. He was such a critical thinker and took great pride in his profession.
My mother Sharon came on to work along side Mr Nussbaumer and all the wonderful people who ended up passing through over the years. Those two were the perfect fit. I am so happy they have had earth other over these last 35 years.
Bob was a God fearing man and loved the Cardinals deeply.
We love you Bob and will miss you.
Love, Stacey Tieman & family
I always enjoyed meeting Bob as a fellow defense attorney and as a student of history. He will be missed.
I tried many cases against Bob or as the plaintiffs’ trial bar called him….The Bomber.
A prodigious advocate for insurance companies and their insureds, it can truly be said of him….He was an honest man.
I did tree and landscape work at his house annually for about 15 years. Great guy.
‘Wondered why he didn’t call this year, then found his obituary.
I’ll miss you, Mr. Nussbaumer.