Robert graduated from Cathedral High School in June 1944. The next day he enlisted in the U.S. Navy serving during WWII. After his discharge in July 1946, he joined his father Alonzo’s carpentry business.
Robert had worked as a carpenter and builder for more than 50 years. He was joint owner with his brother, Leslie Stauder, of Stauder Carpenter & Building Contractors, Belleville, IL. He was a 70 year member of Carpenter’s Local 433. He was also a longtime member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Belleville, IL. Robert enjoyed gardening, woodworking, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alonzo L. and Ida A., nee Duerr, Stauder; a sister, Kathryn Stauder; a brother, Leslie Stauder; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Marcella “Sally”, nee Becherer, Stauder, whom he married on May 3, 1952, at St. Peter’s Cathedral, Belleville, IL;
three sons, Lon Stauder of Bettendorf, Iowa,
Robert Jr. (Linda) Stauder of Mascoutah, IL,
and John (Tracy) Stauder of Mountain Green, Utah;
two daughters, Donna (Dale) Hagan of Glen Carbon, IL,
and Mary Taylor of Labadie, MO;
a son-in-law, Robert Taylor;
eight grandchildren, Jason Stauder, Courtney Taylor, Kristin (Alex) Helton,
Julie (Stefan) Rechtlich, Andrew Hagan, Nathan Taylor,
Elizabeth and Jack Stauder;
a great-granddaughter, Ruby Rechtlich;
a brother, Leo (Betty) Stauder of Belleville, IL;
sisters-in-law;
cousins;
nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or in the form of Masses. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
The Stauder family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff at Liberty Village Living Center, Maryville, IL, Dr. James Wade, Lance Lane, and staff for their loving care and support of Mr. Stauder.
Visitation: Friends may call from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 27, 2016, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.
Funeral: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, October 28, 2016, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Belleville, IL, with Msgr. James Buerster and Msgr. William McGhee concelebrating.
Burial with military honors will be at Green Mount Catholic Cemetery, Belleville, IL.
Condolences Left For Robert Stauder
Friend of Robert Jr. So sorry to hear of loss. Our dads were the same age. I lost mine in May of this year. May the Lord bring the peace that surpasses understanding to your family during this sad time. Blessings!
Larry Dahm, San Francisco, CA, 94115
Lonnie, Bob Jr, and the rest of the Stauder family, Margie and I wish to express our sympathy for the loss of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May he rest in peace.
Greg & Margie Lang, Mascoutah, Ill, 62258
Lonnie, Bob Jr, and the rest of the Stauder family, Margie and I wish to express our sympathy for the loss of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May he rest in peace.
Greg & Margie Lang, Mascoutah, Ill, 62258
John, we are so sorry for your loss. You, Tracy, your children and all the family are in our thoughts and prayers. I would also like to add, I certainly appreciate his service. My dad served in the Navy at the end of the war himself……burial with honors is very fitting!!
Garry and the Peterson AFB 517th Family
Garry Durfey, Peyton, Co, 80831
Reaching back across the years and the miles to my high school class mate Lon to express my condolences and thoughts to you on the loss of your father…
Mike Matejka, Normal, IL, 61761
To Mary and the entire Stauder family: So sorry for the passing of your father. I’m full of fond memories of how wonderful your family was to me so many years ago. May the Lord Jesus comfort you during this time of grieving.
Jim Untch, Smithton, IL, 62285