Robert B. Ikemeier II, age 66 of Ozark, Missouri, was born September 8, 1947 and departed this earth on August 8, 2014 after a courageous two year battle with pancreatic cancer. Bob was born in St. Louis, Missouri to Robert B. Ikemeier and Najabe Jane (Bodway). Bob attended Lindbergh High School, proudly served as a member of U.S. Army and was discharged in September 1969. On November 22, 1969 he was united in marriage to Marsha (Vokracka) Ikemeier. This union was blessed with two children Robyn Ikemeier and Bradley Ikemeier.
Bob was in the restaurant business for 33 years in both St. Louis and Springfield, Missouri. He was past owner/ operator of Brass Rail in Clayton, Missouri and Bobby I’s in St. Louis. He was also co-owner of J.Parrino’s, The Garden Room at Heer’s, Metropolitan Grill and was founder and creator of Pasta Express. Bob loved to cook and everyone loved his food. Bob retired in 2004 after heart surgery.
Bob is survived by his wife Marsha of 44 years; his two children Robyn and Bradley of Ozark, Missouri; sister Tina Linkul and husband Richard of Spring Hill, Florida; brothers Mark Ikemeier of Union, Missouri, Kurt Ikemeier of Seattle, Washington; in-laws Charles and Helen Vokracka of Ozark, Missouri, Craig and Karen Vokracka of St.Louis, Missouri; several nieces , nephews, cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Eric Ikemeier.
The family extends special thanks to Mercy Hospice nurses Jennifer and Madeline for their kind and loving care. Bob will be greatly missed by all and especially by his little shadow Gizmo. We love you Bob! We know you are happily cooking, fishing and playing pinochle with your dad, grandpa and Eric. You will never be forgotten. Until we meet again it is good-bye for now.
Bob’s wishes were to be cremated, private family services will be at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements under the care and direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark. In lieu of flowers please donate to PANCAN Network for Pancreatic Cancer Research, 1500 Rosecrans Ave. Ste. 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. Online condolences may be shared at www.barnesfamilyfunerals.com.
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TAD PINEGAR says
August 13, 2014 at 10:26 amBrad and Robin, so sorry to hear about your dad. He was ALWAYS nice to me and all Brad’s friends.
Kurt Ikemeier says
August 13, 2014 at 2:33 pmFarwell Bobby
Donald Beckett says
August 16, 2014 at 12:07 amBrad,
I am so sorry to hear about Bob. Bob meant a lot to me and though I did not always like what he told me I respected it and new he was right. I remember him having me stop by Pasta Express after clas and I would clean up with him and he would slip me a few bucks and send me home with a pan of lasagna or spaghetti. I remember asking him jokingly if he thought I starved and he said ” No but I want to make sure you have something in the refrigerator.” Bob is one of the few people who calls me Donnie, only my mother, father and Jenny still do that.
If there is anything I can do for you or your family please let me know. Godspeed Bob, you will be fondly remembered and greatly missed.
Donnie
Bradley Ikemeier says
August 16, 2014 at 9:14 pmDad I miss you so much! I love you
Beth Foster says
August 18, 2014 at 9:27 amI wish I could have seen him one last time, but Im so thankful that I was able to talk to him last November. Brian Anderson is the one that told me that Bob was ill.I was really hoping that this was one of Brians overexaggerated stories……but sadly it wasnt.
I am so very sorry guys. He was such a funny, kind hearted person and a bad ass cook:)
Love, Beth
Kimberly Smith says
August 20, 2014 at 3:40 amThe world is a bit dimmer without you in it . Such an admirable man ! You will forever be missed ;(
Alley , Ethan , and I will never forget you !
Shannon Hodges says
August 23, 2014 at 10:41 amI Worked for Bob at Pasta Express by Central High School before it became Lucy’s. Me and my brother Shawn and friend Daniel also did odd job’s for him. He will greatly be missed and I Just now found out about his death. Bob had a great sense of humor and loved to hear my life stories. I Wish I Would have known him a little longer before he died. So much I Wanted to say. I Love you Bob Ikemier Rest in peace.
Kevin Farthing says
October 21, 2014 at 12:12 pmBob I always looked forward to helping you with whatever you needed. You were always respectful , kind , and generous and I will forever miss you . Thank you for your friendship , I am eternally grateful !
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