Robert W. Dunham, 80, of Oak Grove, MO, was called to Heaven on December 18, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held on December 31st at First Baptist Church of Oak Grove. Visitation will be 10 to 11am with service to follow.
Bob was born on a ranch in Indian Valley, Idaho, on April 8, 1942. He met the love of his life, his wife Chere, here in Missouri and never went back! He and Chere made their home in Oak Grove. They have two daughters, Gina (Rick) Parr, Oak Grove and Susan (Larry) Arnone, Centerview; 6 grandchildren, Joshua Arnone, St Peters, Ryan Parr, Blue Springs, Stephanie (Gabe) Bickel, Oak Grove, Mike (Dawn) Arnone, Grandview, Carla Arnone, Kansas City and Andie Arnone, Springfield; and 4 great grandchildren.
Bob learned a strong work ethic at a young age that continued his entire life! He loved doing carpentry work, building approx. 600 houses around the area. He also loved building furniture – pieces of which are in many of his loved one’s homes today. Bob loved the Chiefs and the Royals – even in the bad years (but definitely preferred the good!). He loved following Oak Grove sports – attending many football, basketball, and volleyball games. Bob was a friendly man – making new friends all along the way – even the nurses that provided him care at the end. He will be greatly missed!
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Oak Grove in Bob’s memory.
Obituary submitted by family.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO 816-690-4441
Tammy Fuller
21 Dec 2022Bob was a wonderful man and a friend. I would always see him walking around our neighborhood and would talk to everyone. He loved Chere with everything he had. I was lucky to call him my friend. RIP Bob. You are loved and missed by a lot of people.
Barry Payne
22 Dec 2022I’ve known Bob since the middle 70s and worked with him on and off through all those years especially at the end of his career, literally to his last day of work. I can truly say in all that time I never ever heard one bad word from anyone about Bob. There was nothing bad to say about Bob, he was an incredible good friend, hardest worker I’ve ever known, and was a brother in so many ways, Bob made work fun and shared his life experiences with us through all those years, he was a good man, truly a man’s man with a tender heart . an inspiration at work, a brother too me and my own brother who worked with Bob many more than I did, and a good Christian. Bob touched the hearts of everyone that knew him, his passing took a piece of my heart with him, God bless him and welcome him into heaven. Love him like a brother. God bless you Bob love you thanks for the Memories
Bryan Hord
23 Dec 2022I have the highest regards for Bob. Will miss him dearly, really good guy. We pray peace and strength for the family.