Robert William "Bob" Bueker

November 25, 1953 - May 12, 2018

Robert William “Bob” Bueker, age 64, of Gravois Mills, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018, at his home. He was born November 25, 1953, in St. Louis, Missouri, a son of William J. and Verniece (Lee) Bueker. On January 27, 1990, in St. Louis, he was united in marriage to his surviving wife, Lillian (Baker) Bueker. He and Lillian have owned J&K Café for the last seven years. Bob was a member of the Kent Memorial Lutheran Church and attended Crossroads Church both in Sunrise Beach. When he wasn’t working at the restaurant, he enjoyed spending time outdoors deer hunting. Bob was a joy to be around. He had an outgoing personality and never met a stranger. He loved his family and treasured the time he spent with them. In addition to his wife, Lillian, he is survived by his daughters, Jacqueline Bueker and Krysta Bueker Foushee both of Springfield, Missouri; grandson, Jaxton Paul Bueker; his mother, Verniece Boswell of St. Louis, Missouri and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, William J. Bueker, his brother, James Steven Bueker and his step-father, Paul Boswell. A celebration of Bob’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, June 3rd, at Crossroads Assembly of God Church, 680 Beachwood Drive, Sunrise Beach, Missouri 65079 with Pastor Kevin Hauk officiating. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association. Cremation arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel.