Robert "Gene" Eugene Webber

Robert “Gene” Webber, 88, of Keytesville, Missouri, passed away at the Brunswick Nursing and Rehab in Brunswick, Missouri, on Monday, November 14, 2022.  He had been a resident there briefly.

Robert Eugene Webber was born in Unionville, Missouri, on January 10, 1934, the son of Arthur and Nellie (Ervin) Webber, who preceded him in death.  He married Regina McHenry in Lancaster, Missouri, on May 25, 1954.  Robert spent most of his working career as manager for Dalton Grain Elevator in Dalton, Missouri, and retired at age 65 after 38 years with that company.  He then drove grain trucks and dump trucks for about 5 years.  Gene was an avid dirt track race driver in his younger years and raced on tracks in north Missouri and southern Iowa.  He loved yard work, building furniture, and doing wood working.  He liked to hunt and fish and took great joy in attending the sporting events of grandchildren.  Gene had an easy smile and calm disposition.  He had a wonderful sense of humor.  Gene was a Mason and a member of the Keytesville Christian Church.

Gene is survived by his wife, Regina, of the home, and three children: David Webber of Las Vegas, Nevada, Rhonda (Tom) Holck of Waukee, Iowa, and Debbie (Mark) Ramsey of Salisbury, Missouri.  His granddaughters are Haley Richmond, Kathryn (Dustin) Bachtel, Kristina (Tim) Vinson, and Kara (Shane) Kressing.  He is also survived by eight great grandchildren and a sister, Edna Mae Hurtarto of Kansas City, Kansas.

In addition to his parents Gene was preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters.

A memorial service will be held at the Keytesville Christian Church at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 19, 2022, with visitation at the church from 9:00 – 11:00 am prior to the service.  A memorial service will be held at Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home in Unionville, Missouri at 11:00 am on Monday, November 28, 2022, with visitation one hour prior to the service.  Inurnment will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made payable to the American Cancer Society, the Unionville Cemetery, or Show-Me Christian Youth Home and may be entrusted with Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home, 709 S. 27 ^th St., Unionville, MO  63565.

The family would also like to express appreciation to St. Croix Hospice and the Brunswick Nursing and Rehab for taking such good care of Dad.