Bobby Gene Mendenhall

September 11, 1932 - January 22, 2014

Bobby Gene Mendenhall of St. Louis, MO passed away Jan. 22, 2014 in Ironton, MO, at the age of 81 years, 4 mths., and 11 days. He was born Sept. 11, 9132 in Black, MO a son of the late Cauley and Rosie Barton Mendenhall. On May 25, 1951 he was united in Marriage to Rennia Moore who preceded him in death on Dec. 31, 2002. On April 10 , 1992 he married Ann Mesinna Hunot who survives. Also surviving are 5 children, Sandy Bange and husband Steve of Ballwin, Brenda Walker and husband Dean Risher of Ironton, Kathy Reppert and husband Greg of St. John, MO, Larry Mendenhall of Ironton, and Sherry Risher and husband Melvin of Ironton; 6 step children. Bill Hunot and wife Linda, Mary Ultlemeyer and husband Jeff, Tom Hunot and wife Linda, Albert Hunot, Lucy Shaw and husband Bill all of St. Louis, and Nancy Chier and husband Mark of Paynesville, MO; one brother Noah “ Bud” Mendenhall of St. Charles; 2 sisters Rosemary Ship of Van Buren, and Maudie Stout of Centerville, MO; 29 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Marlyn Miles, 1 brother, J.R. Mendenhall, and 2 sisters, Shirley Bass and Maudie Hickman, and 4 grandchildren. Katherine Risher, Michael David Mistrot, Curtis Mendenhall and a granddaughter in infancy. He was a member of Pyramid Lodge #180 AF and AM in St. Louis Funeral services will be held on Jan. 25 from Cole Family Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Mark Shepherd officiating. Interment will be in the Rayfield Cemetery in Lesterville. Memorials may be made to the Arcadia Valley Eagles Lodge. On line condolences may be made at www.colefamilyfuneralhomes.com