Robert A. "Bob" Komorech

Robert A. (Bob) Komorech December 9, 1945 – May 2, 2026 Robert A. (Bob) Komorech, 80, of Cape Girardeau, MO, passed away May 2, 2026. He was born December 9, 1945, in St. Louis, MO, to Paul and Helen Komorech. Bob graduated from Lutheran South High School in St. Louis before attending Southeast Missouri State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Business Education, a Master's degree in Guidance and Counseling, and a Specialist degree in School Administration. He served in the U.S. Army from March 1967 through March 1969. Following advanced training at Fort Ord, CA, he was stationed in Berlin, Germany during the Vietnam era. In April 1968, he was named Battalion Soldier of the Month and runner-up for Brigade Soldier of the Month. He was notably the first draftee in brigade history to advance to the rank of Staff Sergeant, and was honorably discharged in March 1969. Bob's professional life was varied and accomplished. He worked as a draftsman and retail sales manager, assisted in the production of more than ten educational films on guidance, counseling, and psychology, and worked in home construction. He spent twenty-seven years teaching Business, Accounting, and Computer classes at Meridian Community School District 101 in Mounds, IL, where his students took first place at the HS Business Skills Competition and he was named Business Teacher of the Year by the Regional Office of Education. He also served his district as Director of Federal and State Programs and Technology Facilitator before retiring in June 2005. Throughout his career he served on committees and presented on curriculum development, technology, and grant writing at local and state levels. Bob was a member of St. Andrews Lutheran Church, where he served on the Property Board, and later attended First Baptist Church of Cape Girardeau with his family, serving on the Property Committee. He was a member of the Cape Girardeau Historic Preservation Commission, past co-chairman of Original Treasures, a member of its Education Committee, and an alumnus of Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity. He delighted in helping organizations and friends whenever he could. When he was able, he enjoyed yard work, gardening, hunting, and fishing, and one of his greatest yearly joys was decorating for Christmas — bringing lights and cheer to family and neighbors alike. He was married to Donna L. Davis Nelson on March 24, 1979, in Cape Girardeau. He was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Helen Komorech and three brothers: Richard (Cory), James (Jimmy), and his twin, Roger Komorech. He is survived by his wife, Donna; his sons Christopher Allan Komorech (Heidi) of Maryville, MO and Matthew Jacob Komorech of Winder, GA; his daughter Rebecca Marie Swoboda (Elliott) of Cape Girardeau, MO; his sisters-in-law Kathy Komorech of St. Louis, MO, Rita Komorech of Springfield, IL, and Debbie Komorech; his brother-in-law Rodney Davis; his mother-in-law Virginia Davis; ten grandchildren: Kyannah, Elijah, Lucas, Aaron, and Mattalyn Komorech and Aliyah, Ellianna, Amareese, Eliza, and Arlee Jean Swoboda; one great-grandchild, Emma Lou Ivy Dodson; one great-grandchild due in September; and many nephews, nieces, cousins, grandnephews, and grandnieces. Memorials may be given to the Southeast Missouri State University Foundation Student Emergency Fund. Checks should be made payable to Southeast Missouri State University Foundation with Student Emergency Fund noted in the memo line. Friends may call at Ford & Sons Funeral Home on Mount Auburn Road on Tuesday, May 5th from 4 to 7 PM. Funeral services will be held at Ford & Sons, Mount Auburn Road on Wednesday, May 6th at 1:00 pm, officiated by the Reverend Rodney Davis. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery with military honors. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com Ford & Sons Funeral Home - Mt. Auburn is in charge of arrangements.

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Robert A. "Bob" Komorech

December 9, 1945 - May 2, 2026