Robert (Bob) Francis Kerwin
Robert (Bob) Francis Kerwin
Robert (Bob) Francis Kerwin
1939-2017
Robert (Bob) Francis Kerwin died of heart failure on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at the age of 78.
Bob was born on August 16, 1939 in Maryville, Missouri to Philip and Mildred Kerwin. He was raised on a farm in northwest Missouri before attending the University of Missouri at Columbia where he earned a degree in Electrical Engineering. Bob served as an officer in the US Navy. He later obtained his Professional Engineer (PE) license and worked for nearly 50 years in engineering consulting, petrochemical and power projects.
Bob loved being with family, especially his grandchildren, who fondly called him “Papa”. He was an avid reader, history buff and St. Louis Cardinals fan who enjoyed family game nights, traveling, genealogy, Sudoku, working in his yard and fixing anything around the house.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Mary Jo Guard; and two infant siblings. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Pat Kerwin; children, Michelle Forrester and husband Keith, Robert (Brad) Kerwin and wife Stephanie, and Brian Kerwin; grandchildren, Emma Forrester, Patrick Forrester, Andrew Sullano, Katie Kerwin and Jason Kerwin; brothers, Martin Kerwin and James Kerwin; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass was held Monday, October 16, 2017 at St. Francis de Sales Church, Houston, Texas with burial following at Houston National Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to St. Francis de Sales Catholic School, 8100 Roos Rd, Houston, TX 77036, or Casa Juan Diego, 4818 Rose St, Houston, TX 77007.
