Robert 'Bob' Lawrence Govreau

FARMINGTON Robert "Bob" Lawrence Govreau, of Farmington, Missouri passed away peacefully at his home on September 13, 2022, at the age of 88. He was born on January 7, 1934, at home just four miles northeast of Coffman, Missouri. Bob was the youngest of two boys born to Charles S. and Josephine T. (Steevens) Govreau. He attended the Coffman School and later got his GED. Bob held many jobs in his younger years, building silos, working at gas stations and grocery stores. He even worked for a circus one summer. In 1955, Bob met the love of his life, Mary Louise "Mary Lou" Striebel and they married on June 23, 1956. He was drafted into the Army and was sent to Korea. He served from July 1956 until April 1958. He then served in the reserves until 1962. Bob began his career with the Missouri Highway Department in October 1963, working his way up to highway inspector. He helped build many of the roads and bridges in the St. Louis area. Bob retired from MODot in July 1994 after working almost 31 years. In his retirement years he enjoyed woodworking, tinkering around the house (he could fix anything), and traveling with his wife. They celebrated 66 years of marriage in June 2022. Bob was a member of the Knights of Columbus, 4th degree for 16 years. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 0416 for 27 years. He and his wife were devoted members of St. Joseph Catholic Church and volunteered in many ways over the years working at the fish fries, counting money, and working in the kitchen for the church picnic. Bob was an usher for the church for many years. Bob was a quiet man with a playful sense of humor. He was selfless and giving and always put his family first. He will be sorely missed. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Charles B. Govreau (his wife Mary), and a grandson, Justin Robert Wright. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, Kathy (and Larry) Ranney, Karen (and John) Abney, and Diane (and Greg) Dittlinger, four grandsons, Andrew (and Missy) Cox, Brian (and Megan) Cox, Kevin (and Brianna) Dittlinger, and Derek Dittlinger (and Jasmine McGough), four plus great grandchildren, Samantha Wright, Hannah Cox, Ellie Cox, Gabriel Cox and a new one arriving in February 2023, as well as three bonus great grandchildren, Brad Hodges, Destiny Hodges, and Harvey Hollis. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Cozean Memorial Chapel with a rosary service at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will resume on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, from 7:00 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. at Cozean. Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Farmington. Interment to follow at New Calvary Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to any of the following: Serenity Hospice, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, American Parkinson Disease Association, American Heart Association, or the American Diabetes Foundation. Share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com Visitation Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory Tuesday, September 20, 2022 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Visitation Resumes Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory Wednesday, September 21, 2022 7:00 AM - 9:45 AM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Mass of Christian Burial St. Joseph Catholic Church of Farmington Wednesday, September 21, 2022 10:00 AM 10 North Long Street Farmington, MO 63640