Robert ‘Bob’ aka ‘Poobah’ Joseph Kraenzle

A funeral will be held Friday, October 27, 2023 for 72-year-old Robert “Bob” aka “Poobah” Joseph Kraenzle of Sainte Genevieve, Mo. who passed away Friday, October 13, 2023 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, Mo.

 

He was born March 18, 1951 in Cape Girardeau, Mo. the son of Edgar A. Kraenzle and Doris M. Kraenzle who both preceded him in death.

 

He married Janice (Rose) Kraenzle on June 10, 1972. She survives in Ste. Genevieve.

 

He is also survived by two daughters: Anna (Pero) Dudaric of St. Louis, Mo. and Michelle (Steve) Shaffer of Sylvan Grove, Kans.; a brother: David M (Karen) Kraenzle of Sainte Genevieve, Mo.; teo grandchildren: Walker and Madilyn Shaffer; and many in-laws, nieces and nephews

 

He was also preceded in death by a grandson: Joshua Dudaric.

 

Bob was a member of Knights of Columbus 1037 and Elks Lodge 2674 in Sainte Genevieve.

 

He was an avid Cardinals and Blues fan.

 

Bob enjoyed playing horseshoes, bowling and golf.

 

He loved afternoon “lemonade sessions” with his brother trying to solve world problems.

 

Visitation will be 9-10 a.m. Friday, October 27, 2023 at the Church of Ste. Genevieve in Sainte Genevieve, Mo.

 

A funeral for 72-year-old Robert “Bob” aka “Poobah” Joseph Kraenzle of Sainte Genevieve, Mo.will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, October 27, 2023 at the Church of Ste. Genevieve.

 

Burial will follow at Valle Spring Cemetery in Sainte Genevieve, Mo.

 

Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society-Leukemia Research.

 

Online condolences can be left at www.baslerfuneralhome.com.