Hausman, Robert 1948-2024 St. Joseph, Mo.
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Robert “Bob” Hausman, 75, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side.
Bob was born on Dec. 5, 1948, in St. Joseph,to the late Edward L. and Rose Mary (Shea) Hausman.
He was a 1968 graduate of Christian Brothers High School, and graduated from Missouri Western State University with a degree in civil engineering.
Mr. Hausman served his country in the Army Reserve, and was a proud American.
Bob and Janet Johnson were united in marriage on Aug. 26, 1972, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. They celebrated 51 1/2 years of marriage and to that union five children were born.
Bob was co-owner of Hausman Metal Work and Roofing; he was highly respected and took great pride in the roofing department. He retired in 2014, after 46 years of dedicated service.
Bob was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, where he previously served on the parish council and was instrumental in the materialization of the church parish center. He was a member of Specialty Industries in addition to numerous organizations in the roofing industry.
In his later years, Bob, devoted his time and attention to his greatest loves; his wife and family. He loved spending time with them at their Lake Viking home, where he enjoyed entertaining and flying the biggest flag on the lake.
Survivors include his wife, Janet of the home; children, Ryan (Juanita) Hausman, Parkville, Missouri; Bradley (Holly) Hausman, St. Joseph; Jonathan Hausman, Kansas City, Missouri; Amanda (Jesse) Medina, St. Joseph; seven grandchildren; Maria, Robert, Haisley, Tenley, Maverick, Huxley and Lillyana; siblings, JoAnn Christman, Mary Agnes “Gertie” Workman (Zack), Jim Hausman; sister-in-law, Sherry Hausman and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his son, Jeffery Jay; brother, Larry Hausman; parents-in-law, George and Christina Johnson; and brothers-in-law, John Christman and George “Sonny” Johnson.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 11, 2024, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.
Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Visitation will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel.
Mr. Hausman will then be removed from our chapel, where he will be taken to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.
Prayer Service 6 p.m., Wednesday April 10, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, where the family will receive friends until 8:30 p.m.
The family has requested memorial donations to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church or American Heart Association. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.
