Robert "Bob" Gartner
January 11, 1947 ~ July 23, 2021
Robert E. “Bob” Gartner, 74, of Lohman, passed away Friday, July 23, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital.
He was born January 11, 1947, in St. Louis, the son of the late Joseph I. and Vitalia V. (Bartinikas) Gartner.
Bob was a 1964 graduate of Hillsboro High School, attended Jefferson College and graduated in 1970 from Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science degree. He played baseball throughout his college career at both JeffCo and K-State. He also completed the Northwestern University Traffic Institute Training Program from 1979-1980.
He was united in marriage on October 3, 1970, in House Springs, Missouri to Sandra “Sandi” Hayes who survives at the home.
Bob worked for the Missouri State Highway Patrol as a Trooper from 1971, working through the ranks, until his retirement in 2000 as a Captain and Director of the Criminal Records Identification Division. Following retirement, he served as Director of Security at the Missouri State Lottery from 2000 until he retired in 2009.
He was a member of St. Martin Catholic Church, charter member of Knights of Columbus Council 7194, St. Jude’s Fourth Degree Assembly 1567, the Missouri Troopers Association, THE MASTERS, the Kansas State University Alumni Association, and the K-Club.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Sandi Gartner, Lohman; three children, Amy (Bill) Duke, Tipton; Mike (Jackie) Gartner, Centertown; Liz (Chris) Cote, Glen Ellyn, IL; eight grandchildren, David (Jessie) Nicolaescu, Jacob Duke, Connor Duke, Sam Duke, Ryan Gartner (Emily Campbell), Mackenzi Gartner, Nolan Gartner, and Logan Cote; two great-grandchildren, Emme and Gabe Nicolaescu; three siblings, Joe Gartner, Osage Beach; Pat Weber, Russellville; Bill (Sharon) Gartner, Columbia; sister-in-law, Dublene Hayes, Sun City, AZ; and numerous extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Theresa Shirley Gartner; sister-in-law, Lin Gartner; two brothers-in-law, Bob Smith and Bill Weber; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Pat and Nell Hayes.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at St. Martin Catholic Church, in Jefferson City.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 12 p.m. Wednesday at St. Martin Catholic Church with the Rev. Msgr. Gregory Higley and the Rev. Jason Doke concelebrating. The service will be live-streamed on the St. Martin Catholic Church Facebook page. Masks and hand sanitizer will be provided.
Burial will be a private family service in the St. Martin Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to St. Martin Catholic Church, Vitae Foundation, or to THE MASTERS.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
He was born January 11, 1947, in St. Louis, the son of the late Joseph I. and Vitalia V. (Bartinikas) Gartner.
Bob was a 1964 graduate of Hillsboro High School, attended Jefferson College and graduated in 1970 from Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science degree. He played baseball throughout his college career at both JeffCo and K-State. He also completed the Northwestern University Traffic Institute Training Program from 1979-1980.
He was united in marriage on October 3, 1970, in House Springs, Missouri to Sandra “Sandi” Hayes who survives at the home.
Bob worked for the Missouri State Highway Patrol as a Trooper from 1971, working through the ranks, until his retirement in 2000 as a Captain and Director of the Criminal Records Identification Division. Following retirement, he served as Director of Security at the Missouri State Lottery from 2000 until he retired in 2009.
He was a member of St. Martin Catholic Church, charter member of Knights of Columbus Council 7194, St. Jude’s Fourth Degree Assembly 1567, the Missouri Troopers Association, THE MASTERS, the Kansas State University Alumni Association, and the K-Club.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Sandi Gartner, Lohman; three children, Amy (Bill) Duke, Tipton; Mike (Jackie) Gartner, Centertown; Liz (Chris) Cote, Glen Ellyn, IL; eight grandchildren, David (Jessie) Nicolaescu, Jacob Duke, Connor Duke, Sam Duke, Ryan Gartner (Emily Campbell), Mackenzi Gartner, Nolan Gartner, and Logan Cote; two great-grandchildren, Emme and Gabe Nicolaescu; three siblings, Joe Gartner, Osage Beach; Pat Weber, Russellville; Bill (Sharon) Gartner, Columbia; sister-in-law, Dublene Hayes, Sun City, AZ; and numerous extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Theresa Shirley Gartner; sister-in-law, Lin Gartner; two brothers-in-law, Bob Smith and Bill Weber; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Pat and Nell Hayes.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at St. Martin Catholic Church, in Jefferson City.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 12 p.m. Wednesday at St. Martin Catholic Church with the Rev. Msgr. Gregory Higley and the Rev. Jason Doke concelebrating. The service will be live-streamed on the St. Martin Catholic Church Facebook page. Masks and hand sanitizer will be provided.
Burial will be a private family service in the St. Martin Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to St. Martin Catholic Church, Vitae Foundation, or to THE MASTERS.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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Amy and Bill, so sorry for your loss. We know he must have been so proud of you and your boys. Gary and Linda Sommers
Mike, Jackie & family – so sorry for your loss. Couldn’t believe the news when Gary told me. Bob was always friendly & pleasant to me and seemed like such a gentle man. May he test in peace and you hold on to all the memories you made with him. Joyce & Mark Whittle and family
Sandy and family: i am so sorry to hear about Bobby. He was such a great guy. You all were a huge part of our family while we were growing up. I have no doubt Dad gave him a huge hug when he arrived. Prayers, hugs and much love to you. ߒ™
Bob was one of the finest men I’ve ever known. He was a good man — honest, caring, Christian, witty in a dry way, talented, giving — I could go on and on. I’m sure his route to heaven was full speed ahead in the express lane. My deepest sympathy to all of the Gartner family.
Dear Sandy, Amy & Family Joe and I wish to express our deepest sympathy to the entire family. Bob was a great guy who will be missed by all. Mary Jane & Joe McAleer
Dear Sandy, Amy, Mike, Elizabeth and your families, I want to give you all my deepest sympathy. He will be missed. He was a caring and kind man. He saved me from drowning on a rafting trip in high school. He also came when I wrecked my car twice and was very kind to me. His daughter, Amy, was my childhood friend. I always admired his family. They were always so nice. May the Lord comfort all of you in your sorrow.
So grateful for all that Coach Bob shared with the Machine Baseball team. We are all blessed to have known him. Your family is in our prayers.
Dear Sandy , Amy , Michael and Liz, Bob was such a good Dad and just a great man all around . He will be so missed . You are all in my thoughts and prayers . I am so sorry for your irreplaceable loss . May God wrap his arms around you in your time of sorrow as you grieve the loss of a true angel on earth . With love and respect , Vickie Bargielski Wieberg
Sandy BOB was one of the best people we have ever known. A wonderful man and a honest and hard working Trooper..he will be missed by everyone who has been privileged enough to have known him. We are shocked at his passing.
Sandy, Amy and Michael condolences and prayers for you all. He was such an inspiration to me when we were in the Knights together. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he Rest In Peace. Amen.
Sandy and family so very sorry for your loss. Jim and Debbie
Sending big hugs, much love & many prayers, always in our thoughts
Bob was such a kind, caring, Christian person. Never a harsh word. I enjoyed working with him at the Highway Patrol. Keeping his family in our prayers. Jeanette & Bill Muller
From your neighborhood families. Vic and Lynda Engelage, Lois Kinkade, John and Cheryl Kinkade.
Sandy, Amy, Liz, Mike & Family:Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Our condolences on the loss of Bob. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. From, Pete, Amy, Alex, Joseph, Maggie and Ruby Cleeves
Sandy and family, deepest condolences. We are so sad to hear about Bob. He was a great friend and handball buddy for many years. Bruce and Cathy Wylie
We extend our sympathy to the family of Bob. We considered him a good friend. He always had a welcoming smile. He was a great Christian example.
My sincere condolences to your family. I have many fond memories of family gatherings in Hillsboro. Cork ball, bottle caps and the ok’d Boy Scout camp. Bob was always a pleasure to be around.
Condolences to the Gartner family. Bobby G was a great teammate, friend, and leader at K-State. He will be missed as he joins God’s lineup in heaven
Sandi and Family, My Condolences. Bob was a great person and always had a smile for everyone.
Handball buddies send condolences.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss. We love you. Praying for comfort and peace.
Liz & family, So very sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. He was a wonderful man. Youre in our prayers.
my name is diane peitzmeyer brandt , i knew bob when i worked at the highway patrol, he was a very nice man,so sorry for your loss, god bless you and your family in this time of sorrow
Sending big hugs, luv n light to you and all the family, thinking of you, Nick Free &Maeve
Played baseball at Hillsboro, HS with Bob. He was a great teammate as well as a good person. My condolences to the family.
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Dear Liz and Family, Sending our deepest sympathy during this difficult time. All of you are in our thoughts. Love, Bryan, Sarah & Edie Krastins
Sandi and Family – my sincere sympathy! Sending virtual hugs for this difficult time for all of you. Betty Council
My condolences to Sandi and family and to Bob’s siblings, Joe, Pat, and Bill. I can see from reading the tributes that Bob continued to display his great character and engaging personality through adulthood. I only knew my cousin as kids and have fond memories of summer weeks spent on their farm near Hillsboro, riding horses, playing ball, doing chores. Bob, thanks for being a big part of cherished times in those younger years.
We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Prayers for Mr. Gartner and and the family and friends who survive him. You have our sincere condolences.
I am saddened to hear that Bob passed away. As a classmate at Hillsboro, MO, Bob was helpful and kind to all of us. He was a joy to talk to at school reunions. He is a great friend! Bob will be deeply missed!
Our condolences on the loss of Bob. You are in our thoughts and our prayers this morning. Ted & Debbie Lueckenhoff
Sandy and Family, you are in my prayers. I am sorry I was not able to make it in person. The world is truly a better place, because of Bob.
We are blessed to have had the privilege of knowing Bob. He was a bright light in this world and his legacy will no doubt live on through his family.
My sincere condolences to Sandi and Bobby’s family. As a youngster, I’d spend a week or two at the Hillsboro farm in the summertime. Bobby was my senior by just a year, so we were always doing things together during my time at the farm. Even as a kid you saw he had an exceptional character. He was so likeable and easy to admire. He was always even-keeled with an infectious optimism, and he was kind, generous, and had a sincere respect for everyone. He took me under his wing and showed this city slicker the ropes of life in the country. “Dave, avoid that mean old billie goat!” I last saw Bobby in 2007 at Uncle Jerry Bartinikas’ funeral. He hadn’t changed a bit.
Sandi and family-so sorry for your loss. We’ve been out of town and just saw this. Know we are thinking of you and praying for your family Daryl and Mary Heet
Sandi, We have many wonderful memories of you and Bob and were sorry to hear of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Gary and Charlotte Curry
Sandi and family, I was so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. The tribute video captured many fond memories of that era in my childhood, and reminded me that we were all enriched by knowing Bob. His legacy lives on in all of you. You are all in my prayers for comfort and peace. With love, Beverly Primm Rollings and family