Robert Duane Herr, age 92, of Kimberling City, passed away on July 12, 2026, at his home from a hard fight with cancer.

He was born on March 1, 1934, in Burlington, Kansas to George and Myrtle Herr.

Robert graduated from Burlington High School, after that he served his country in the United States Army and later would work 36 years for BNSF Sante Fe Railroad as a manager. Robert enjoyed traveling and spending time with his dogs, and especially loved racing remote-controlled cars in Texas. He was a faithful member of Highland Park United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife Marjorie Hoover; his siblings, Elmer Dean Herr, Twyla Hunt, and Floreine Murphree and his daughter, Janet Sue Nevels.

Robert is survived by his wife Marilyn; his grandson, Eric (Linaya) Nevels; stepson, Mark (Amy) Johnson; stepdaughter in-law, Roxann Johnson; his great grand kids, Olivia and Penelope Nevels; step granddaughter, Haley (Kreig) Casto; step grandkids, Braeden, Keilee, and Keira and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held at Mount Hope Chapel in Topeka, KS on Monday, July 27, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Cremation was under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home, Kimberling City, MO.