Robert was born on September 1, 1936, in St. Louis, Missouri. He graduated from Lane Tech Prep College High School.
On June 26, 1960, he married the love of his life, Patricia Williams Carnahan. She preceded him in death, but their decades of marriage were filled with devotion, partnership, and a deep love for family.
Bob worked in truck driving and retail throughout his career, dedicating many years of service to Winn-Dixie. He was known for his strong work ethic, reliability, and steady presence both on the job and at home.
Above all, Robert had a deep passion for family. He cherished time spent with those he loved and took great pride in watching his family grow through the generations.
He is survived by his children: Debbie Sienkiewicz (Barry), Belinda Carnahan, Lisa Thomas (Jeff) and Bobbie Stern (Julian).
He was a proud grandfather to Matthew, Jonathan, Megan, Laura, Bryan, Chad, Alexis, McKenna, Delanie, and Dalton, and was also blessed with 15 great-grandchildren.
Robert’s legacy of love, dedication, and family devotion will continue to live on in all who knew him.