Robert J. Held
Robert Held Obituary
Robert J. Held, 90, of Pershing, MO, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at Hermann Area District Hospital.
Robert was born in Pershing, Missouri on March 24, 1928, a son of the late Benjamin G. & Welma (Bohl)Held.
Robert graduated from Hermann High School. He then went on to attend college at University of Missouri where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree. He worked for the State of Missouri as a Federal Soil Scientist.
Robert proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of Zion-St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Pershing, Missouri.
Robert is survived by a brother, Jim Held & wife Betty, of Hermann; a sister Marilyn Homeister, of Tiffon, Ohio; a sister-in-law Bettie Held, of Morrison, and by many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, a brother Don Held, and a brother-in-law William Homeister.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be given to Zion-St. Peter's United Church of Christ. C/O Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home.
