Robert R. "Bob" Pinter

Robert R. “Bob” Pinter, 91 of Sugar Creek, MO passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026 at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 9, 2026 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with burial with full military honors at Mound Grove Cemetery. There will be a rosary recited at 5:30 Friday evening, May 8, 2026 followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m., at the Carson-Speaks Chapel 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Bob was born October 15, 1934 in Kansas City, KS to Anthony and Josephine (Srakocic) Pinter and has been a lifelong area resident. He had worked for over 40 years as an aerospace mechanic for TWA until he retired in 1993. He proudly served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Bob fell in love with music at an early age at was instrumental if forming the Sugar Creek Slavic Festival. He played several instruments including the mandolin and the tamburitza. Bob met the love of his life, Genevieve (Cholak) playing at a concert and they enjoyed 68 years before her passing in 2025. Survivors include; 2 sons, Rob Pinter and Mark Pinter both of Sugar Creek, MO; 2 sisters, Barbara Wilbert of Shawnee, KS and Marijana Grisnik of Kansas City, KS; 2 grandchildren, Mark Pinter, Jr. and Dustin Pinter and 4 great grandchildren. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Carson-Speaks Chapel (816) 252-7900)