Robert E. “Bob” Hemmann died Monday, August 3, 2026 at the age of 84. He was the beloved husband of Joyce Hemmann (nee Hadler), father of Mark (Darla) Hemmann and Kristine (Thomas) Vanek, grandfather of Parker, Taylor, Makayla and Payton Hemmann, Madison (Chris) Whelan and Paige (Caleb) Helmick, brother of Gary (Mary) Hemmann and Edward (Claudia) Hemmann, son of the late Edwin and Ruth Hemmann of Uniontown, Mo., brother-in-law of Donna (Jim) Stabile, Goldie (Ron) Bock and the late Wallace (survived by Evelyn) Hadler and Curtis (Charlotte) Hadler. He was our dear uncle, great uncle, cousin and friend.
Bob Graduated from New Haven High School and Southeast Missouri State University with a Business degree.
He was drafted into the army in 1968 and stationed at the Pentagon before enjoying a long and distinguished career developing software solutions for multiple area hospitals, eventually retiring from Gilster Mary Lee. Throughout his career, he created and implemented numerous computer programs that improved operations and solved complex challenges. He was respected for his technical expertise, dedication, and innovative approach, leaving a lasting impact on the organizations and people he served.
Bob was a former member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau and was active in the Cape Girardeau Pilot’s Club. He belongs to the SEMO Boosters Club and was a member of the Kiwanis. He also loved playing tennis, traveling and spending time at the farm.
Memorial visitation will be at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, Tuesday August 18 at 10:00 with a memorial service at 12:00 noon. Interment will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Flowers or contributions to the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection music ministry appreciated.
