Mr. Robert "Bob" Harwerth Jr.

Robert “Bob” Harwerth Jr., age 79 of Gun Barrel City passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, January 9, 2018, surrounded by family. He was born to the late Robert and Eva Marie (Bippert) Harwerth on February 2, 1938 in LaCoste, TX.

Bob attended St. Leo’s grammar school and Harlandale High School, before going to the University of Texas, where he earned a scholarship to play football. He graduated in 1961 with a degree in Business and eventually began working for Texas Instruments, where he worked for 30 years until retirement. He was a long time member of the Christian Community of God’s Delight and St. Pius X Catholic Church in Dallas, TX.

In his retirement Bob enjoyed golfing, fishing, boating and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a man of daily prayer and faith who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was an active member of St. Jude Catholic Church in Gun Barrel City, a craftsman who enjoyed building things, doing renovations and repairs. As a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 8806, Bob helped with the church remodeling project and was instrumental in the total redesign of the KC’s gathering space in Gun Barrel. “Harwerth Hall” was named and dedicated in his honor, November 15, 2017.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife Mary Sue (Mitchell) Harwerth. He is survived by his loving wife Patricia (Brady Montgomery), son Mike (Karen) Harwerth of Chanhassen, MN, daughter Julie (Roger) Van Scoy of Leander, son Steve (Gloria) Harwerth of Irving, daughters Victoria (Chris) Spratt of Woodstock, GA, Mary (David) Rogers of Farmers Branch, Joy (Dino) Remedios of Olney, MD, and Pat’s children: Sharon (Tom) Harman of Mesquite, Terry (Tom) McDowell of Richardson, Bob (Gretchen) Montgomery of Farmers Branch, John (Cristi) Montgomery of Richardson, JoAnna (Mike) Mayers of Littleton, CO and Paul Montgomery of Lake Dallas, a sister Barbara Navia of Gulf Shores, AL, 38 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren. Bob leaves behind numerous other loving family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to: Knights of Columbus 8806, attn: Greg Aiello, 118 Los Peces St., Gun Barrel City, TX 75156.