Robert Ellis Henson, D.O., 87, of Hermann, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.
Robert was born in Iola, Kan., on September 3, 1936, the son of the late Ellis Thomas Henson & Mabel (Oliver) Blohm. He was the widower of Roberta Ann (Pryor) Henson. They were united in marriage on November 26, 1960, in Scammon, Kan. Together, they had four children. Roberta preceded him in death on October 29, 2011.
Robert was a member of St. George Church in Hermann, the Hermann Lions Club, Frene Investment Club, Hermann Area District Hospital Foundation, Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons, American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, Bay-Hermann Berger Bank (now Missouri Bank), Loutre Shore Country Club and Pheasant Farm LLC-Hunting Group, Red Eye Fishing Group and the American Cut Glass Association.
Robert was a family practice physician and surgeon and was a partner in Hermann Medical Arts. He was also a staff physician and surgeon at Hermann Area District Hospital from 1967 to 2010. In his free time he enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, investing and spending time with his family.
Robert is survived by two sons, Robert Henson II, M.D. & wife Kim of Denver, Colo.; and Ross Henson of Hermann; two daughters, Rene' Bana & husband Kirk of Wentzville; and Rona Coltman & husband Brad of Lake Geneva, Wisc.; seven grandchildren, Ross &Thomas Henson, of Hermann; Heath & Heather Bana of Wentzville; and Emma, Esther & Ella Coltman, of Lake Geneva, Wisc. and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and a sister, Sharon Leach.
Visitation will be held from 2 p.m.-8 p.m. on Dec. 10 at Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home in Hermann. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Dec. 11 at St. George Church in Hermann, with Father Philip Niekamp officiating. Burial will be at St. George Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Hermann Area District Hospital Foundation or St. George Church.
