Robert Melvin Moritz Jr.

September 4, 1951 - January 3, 2018

Robert Melvin Moritz, Jr. 66, of Troy, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 in Troy, Missouri. He was born on September 4, 1951 in St. Charles, Missouri, the son of late Robert Melvin and Betty Jean (Kick) Moritz, Sr. Robert graduated from Chaminade High School and continued his education finishing with his master’s degree. He worked for National Petroleum as an account manager and later a professor for Missouri Baptist University. Robert enjoyed fishing and hunting especially deer and turkey. He liked playing golf and playing slow pitch softball. Robert was an avid St. Louis Cardinals Fan, he would travel to Florida to watch spring training. He is survived by his three sons and one daughter: Robert A. Moritz of Canton, MO, Jennifer L. Hardgrave and husband Todd of Blue Springs, MO, Sean P. Moritz of St. Charles, MO and Collin R. Moritz of Missouri; three sisters: Katherine Pyke and husband Tim of O’Fallon, MO, Carol Phillips and husband Don of O’Fallon, MO and Rose Peery and Larry of Troy, MO; seven grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, his parents, aunts and uncles. A mass will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church located at 405 South Church Street, Wentzville, Missouri 63385. Interment will be held at the South Linn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to The Family of Robert Melvin Moritz, Jr. in care of Kemper-Millard-Keim Family Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 222 Troy, MO 63379. Arrangements are under the direction of Kemper-Millard-Keim Family Funeral Chapel; 351 Monroe Street, Troy, Missouri 63379. Online condolences may be made at www.kempermillardkeimfamilyfuneralchapel.com Phone 636-528-8221