Dr. Robert L. Cole, 103, of Liberty, MO passed away peacefully on September 18, 2022, in the loving company of his family.
Born and raised to parents Mattie and Percy Cole in Belgrade, MO, he later attended Northwestern College of Optometry. He married Mable M. Pierce in 1940 and they remained inseparable until her death in 2014.
Robert and Mable made their home in Liberty, MO where he had his optometric practice until his retirement in 1974. The final years of his life were spent happily at Linden Woods Retirement Community in Gladstone, MO.
Robert is preceded in death by his parents, wife of 74 years and three siblings. He is survived by daughters: Renae Cole of St. Louis, MO; Risa Glinn and her husband Randy of Kansas City, MO; two step grandchildren. Randall Glinn and Stephanie Whitener; and four step great-grandchildren: Addison, George, Daphne and Walter.
Robert leaves us as a proud WWII veteran, and he will be deeply missed by many friends and family members.
The family will begin receiving friends at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Meyers Northland Chapel 401 Main Street, Parkville, MO. A Celebration of his life will commence at 9:30 a.m. A private Committal Service will follow at Leavenworth National Cemetery. Memories of Robert and condolences to the family may be shared at meyersfuneralchapel.com.
Sending deepest condolences. My mom loved him so dearly, her brother. I hope they are reunited.
My heartfelt condolences and thankfulness that you were blessed to share so much of his long wonderful life
So sorry for your loss Renae. He was such a big part of your life and will be forever remembered.
Not many of us got to keep Dad around for so long and I know you appreciated every single phone call and visit. Wish we lived closer to join you Thursday to celebrate his life.
Loved Uncle Bob, he was simply the best, will miss him but know he is in heaven With his wife , RIP!
Our deepest heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. We send you & yours love and light . With Love, Bob & Beth
Our deepest sympathy to the Cole family. Robert became good friends with our mother, Vera, at Linden Woods Village. They were great companions! Steve and Julie Beamer
Sending you love and light. Thank you for sharing stories of your dad with me. Love you.
Susa Carpentier
My deepest condolences for your loss.
Dan and I send our deepest condolences on the loss of your Dad. We know what a blessing he was to you Renae and want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
I know I speak for everyone at Linden Woods Village when I say Robert was a wonderful, artistic, and loving person who could make anyone feel at ease with his congenial personality and sense of humor. He will be missed by many.
I was wondering about Barb looked on line and found out that he had passed so sorry he was such a special man. I wish I had known I would have come to his services.