Robert "Monte" Cottle

Robert “Monte” Cottle, 85, of Troy, Missouri, passed on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born on March 2, 1937 in Hannibal, Missouri and the son of the late William and Lucy (Woolfolk) Cottle. He was united in marriage to Geneva Hutton on October 5, 1957 at First Christian Church in Troy, Missouri and to this union two sons and one daughter were born. Monte graduated from Buchanan High in 1955 and continued his education at The University of Missouri. He retired from McDonnell Douglas with over 30 years of dedication. Retirement didn’t last long, for Monte as he immediately went to work for Lincoln County as 911 Director for 12 years. Monte was the founder of the E-911 in Lincoln County and the State of Missouri. He served on the Board for Lincoln County School District Board of Education and several terms as an Alderman for the City of Troy. In his earlier years he was a member of the Troy Kiwanis and Troy Masonic Lodge #34 A.F & A.M. Geneva and Monte were active members of First Christian Church of Troy for many years. He had a love for the Trojan Villa development where he served on the board for many years. Geneva and Monte were the housing coordinators for over 30 years. You would often see Monte delivering meals on Fridays for Lincoln County Council of Aging. When he wasn’t serving his community, he liked to mow and take care of his tomatoes. Monte had a true passion for wood working and made several beautiful pieces of furniture. He devoted his life to his family and was always present for the events in his grandchildren’s lives. Monte’s unconditional love will be missed. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Geneva Cottle of Troy, MO; two sons and one daughter: Robert Alan Cottle and wife Raquel of Lake Geneva, WI, Kathy Ann Seabaugh and husband Steve of Troy, MO and John William Cottle and wife Kristen of Troy, MO; seven grandchildren: Matthew Cottle (Liz), Allie Lacy (Justin), Elizabeth Cottle, Samantha Cottle, Jace Cottle, Jacob Cottle (Ashleigh) and Ava Cottle; three great-grandchildren: Declan Lacy, Sawyer Lacy, and Rory Lacy; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Lucy (Woolfolk) Cottle, one grandson, Billy Cottle, two sisters and two brothers: Billy Cottle, Bettie Aydelott, Margie Littrell and Ed Cottle and three infant sisters. Family and friends will be received from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 29, 2022 at KEMPER-KEIM Family Funeral Chapel, located at 351 Monroe Street Troy, MO 63379 Interment will be held at Troy City Cemetery in Troy, MO. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to Troy FFA or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in care of Kemper-Keim Family Funeral Chapel P.O. Box 222 Troy, MO 63379. Arrangements are under the direction of Kemper-Keim Family Funeral Chapel; 351 Monroe Street, Troy, Missouri 63379. Online condolences may be made at www.kemperkeimfamilyfuneralchapel.com Phone 636-528-8221

Robert "Monte" Cottle

March 2, 1937 - July 20, 2022