Robert D. (Bob) Peters, Sr.
Of St. Louis, MO; fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church; June 29, 2024.
Beloved husband of 55 years of Mary Lou (nee Turner); dear father of Norman and Robert (Bob) Peters Jr.; dear grandfather of Priscilla Peters; dear brother of Norman Peters, the late George (Andrea) Peters, the late Ollie Peters Jr. and the late Mary (Frank) Weidemann; dear son of the late Ollie and Elsie Peters; our dear uncle, brother-in-law, cousin, neighbor and friend to many.
Mr. Peters was born a twin on Christmas Day 1938 and was a graduate of O’Fallon Technical High School. He served in the US Army Reserve and began a long and storied career of 48 loyal years of service at PepsiCo. Bob started his career as a bottler with Pepsi in 1959. As he was the embodiment of hard work, dedication and relationship building throughout his entire life, Bob’s positions at Pepsi grew to include advertising, district manager of bottles and cans, sales coordinator, director of all on-premise for St. Louis, area manager, regional sales manager and completed his career as key account executive for on-premise and was awarded the prestigious PepsiCo Chairman’s Ring of Honor.
In addition to his cherished roles of husband, father, brother, co-worker, boss, and mentor, the role of dear and loyal friend is one that touched the lives of an abundance of people. He was a food enthusiast, loved to cook, was always impeccably dressed, an expert handyman, a founding member of the Hindenburg Hunt Club, an astute observer of human nature, a trusted confidante and advisor, a talented story-teller, a history/sports buff, and the most gracious of hosts, “A Man for All Seasons,” beloved by many.
In lieu of flowers, gifts in appreciation of Bob’s life may be made to The BackStoppers, Inc. and Shriners Children’s St. Louis | Children’s Hospital (shrinerschildrens.org)
Visitation at Kutis Funeral Home, 10151 Gravois Rd. 63123 on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 from 3:00-8:00 p.m. Service to be held at Kutis Affton Chapel on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery, 6901 MacKenzie Rd. 63123.
Bob was like a big brother to me. He lived upstairs with the whole Peters family. He is in heaven, telling stories and making everyone smile. He was truly one in a million. God bless his family.
Mary lou please accept my prayers and sympathy on your Loss of bob. I worked with and for him for many years at pepsi and I have great memories of him. He was truly one of a Kand a really great man.
I’m so sorry. I will be unable to attend his funeral as my health is in so great either.
My heart is with you
Mary. Lou: : A total shock, please accept my condolences, I’m sorry I cannot attend., i’m sure you know Larry has Alzheimer’s so I will speak for him to ,Bob was a very dear friend with us If Larry could understand his heart would be broken like mine. I want to think he’ in heavenm with Ed, and they both have many stories to tell .l
Bob was an amazing man. His personality and charisma made him a good friend to many. He was my Pepsi-Cola coworker for thirty-nine years so I have many great memories. Prayers and love to his family.
Love you Bob and I will miss you.
Bob was a wonderful man and was such a good friend to my dad for many years, especially when he was in the VA home. Bob would visit him on a regular basis and they would share so many stories of their time growing up in the same neighborhood. I learned so much about my Lebanese heritage from him. Rest in Peace Bob. You will be missed by all who knew you. I think heaven has all of the good ones now! May they all watch over us until we meet again. 🙏🏼
Best boss and friend a person could have. Bob was an inspiration to me. He saved me a lot of times at work and probably took a lot of heat for it, knowing him was an honor. He is not only a loss to his family but to his second family(PEPSI COLA). Pepsi wouldn’t be what it is today if it wasn’t for him. Best person to work
I totally agree.
Sorry to hear he was the best he treated everyone as an equal, mgt or worker. Couldn’t have a better boss and friend. PEPSI COLA wouldn’t be where it is today if not for him. He always looked out for his workers and treated us well he knew how to say thanks and to show it. Bob you will be missed by all. My condolences to the Peter’s family from the Adams family Wayne, LaVerne, Curt, and Cindy
Bob was the best boss anyone could have. He helped me more ways than I could say. His stories were the best ands always had time to talk. He will be missed by many. Thanks Bob, for being you.
Dear Mary Lou and family, I was so saddened to hear about Bob’s passing. When I heard, I immediately remembered his quick wit and huge smile! He was a treasure and I cherish the friendship that he shared with my sweet husband, Julian. He thought the world of Bob…we all did. I’m sorry I can’t be there with you, but please know that Im thinking about you. I’m sure he and Julian are already together sharing Pepsi stories! Bob was the true definition of a friend and he’ll be greatly missed. Lots of love. ❤️
Our condolences to Mary Lou, Norman and Bob. Bob senior was a classy gentleman that made us laugh numerous times. He was loved and will be missed by many. God Bless
It was from Bob that I learned to treat every customer as though they were your only customer and that the success of your business depend on his being satisfied. I will never forget that and I loved him for it.
Bob Peters, Mr. Peters or just Senior to many of us. A well written obit that capsulizes his true nature. Particularly “trusted confidante & talented story teller”. When he would join us at the bar, I knew that I was in for a historical treat.
I feel truly blessed to have been friends with one of the most respected men that
I’ve ever met. His wisdom taught me much!
Heart felt condolences to Mary Lou, Bob & Norm…. We lost a great one.
So sorry to hear about his death. He was a great neighbor and I often called him Mr. Pepsi. I can’t tell you how many times he would be driving in his van and stop, and we would talk for 30-60 minutes. Many times he would get a call, where are you, he was to be at Hesslers to meet his Pepsi friends.
Bob was a real gentleman. He genuinely cared about people. Everyone knew him. Bob knew everyone. He was an expert at Pepsi.
Mary Lou, there are simply no words to tell you how sorry I am. Jim and I enjoyed many dinners, celebrating Hadican weddings with you and Bob. If you don’t know, I’m sure Jim was welcoming Bob when he arrived in Heaven as my Jim left this world a year ago, April 19th. The hurt feels like yesterday. Someone said “the best are in heaven now” and I think they’re right! I know the pain you’re broken heart is feeling, but all I can say is I’m so sorry for our losses. We will continue because we have two but every moment of every day we will miss them. We’ll cry together. All my love and prayers. Bless you.
Mary Lou, Robert and Norman my deepest sympathy for your loss. .May Our Heavenly Father bless and comfort you at this time. I have known Bob for several years., he is a true gentleman but a class act. Bob, you will be deeply missed.