Robert L. Englert

Robert L. Englert, 85, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Hermitage Care and Rehabilitation Center. Bob Englert leaves behind an enviable legacy of a devoted family, treasured friends, and the fond respect of those whose lives he touched. He was born in Owensboro, a son of the late Hilary and Caroline "Carrie" Hayden Englert. Known to many as "Cotton", he graduated from St. Francis Academy, where he was a standout member of the basketball team. He attended St. Bernard Junior College in Cullman, Alabama on a basketball scholarship. In addition to basketball, he was recruited to play on the college's football team despite never having played the sport. Upon graduation, Bob returned to Owensboro to enroll at Brescia and marry the love of his life, Mary Joan Marrett. Within two years, he was a new father and a proud member of Brescia College's first graduating class of four students. Together, he and Joan raised a raucous brood of seven "cotton-tops", instilling in them life's most important lessons - love of family, the value of kindness and friendship, and the importance of placing others above self. Bob was the consummate gentleman, while also being known for his quick wit and unfailing sense of humor. His most treasured moments were those filled with the laughter of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was most happy when his large clan was gathered under one roof. One of the first employees of Green River Steel, he retired after 33 years of service. He was a devout Catholic and member of The Immaculate Catholic Church.

Mr. Englert was also preceded in death by his brothers, Hilary Englert, Jr., Gene Englert, and Joe Englert; his sisters Lilly Wilson, his twin Betty Tichenor; and Martha Thompson, as well as his beloved daughter-in-law Jackie Reed Englert.

He is survived by his wife Joan Marrett Englert; his children Cindy Fiorella and her husband Michael of Owensboro, Robbie Englert of Paducah, Jeff Englert and his wife LeAnn of Calhoun, Lori Baker and her husband David of Owensboro, Steve Englert and his wife Donna of Franklin, TN, Jamie Hutchinson and her husband Randy of Owensboro, and David Englert and his wife Lisa, also of Owensboro; his grandchildren Lacey Fiorella, Carrie Rogers (Byron), Whitney Riley (David), Robert Englert, III (Shaylah), Clint Englert,
Allie Head (Mason), Garrett Englert, Lauren Hitch (Jim), Ryan Baker (Katy), Lindsey Roberts (Reed), Scott Englert, Graham Englert, Brad Hutchinson (Torri), Hilary Hutchinson, Hannah Hutchinson, Kristen Linn (Jacob), Michael Englert, Ben Englert, and Sarah Englert; 12 great-grandchildren; and his brothers, Tom Englert of Owensboro, and Jack Englert of Amelia Island, FL.

The Mass of Christian Burial, officiated by the Reverend Tony Jones, will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday at The Immaculate Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 3:00 until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday and from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory, where prayers will be said at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. Entombment will be in Resurrection Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Owensboro Catholic High School.