Robert E. "Rob" Klem of Cuba, Missouri was born on April 30, 1959 in East St. Louis, Illinois and passed away on June 23, 2026 at the age of 67 years.
Rob dedicated his career to Southwest Oil Field Electric in West Frankfort, Illinois, until a work-related accident led to his early retirement.
He later settled in Cuba, Missouri with his wife Denise.
Rob enjoyed hunting, working on cars in his younger years, and spending time outdoors whether it was hunting or cutting grass.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Henry and LaVerne Catherine (Logan) Klem.
He is survived by his wife, Denise Klem; children Tiffany (Cody) Ware and T.J. (Taylor) Klem of Cuba, Missouri and Christy Starks of New Baden, Illinois; seven grandchildren, Wyatt, Carter, Emoree, Jase, Laney, Brandon and Nathan; three great grandchildren; siblings, Judy Auer, Lou Klem, Carol Casperson and Jeff Klem; other relatives and friends.
In accordance with his wishes, Rob was cremated.
Celebration of life was held from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Mizell Funeral Home & Crematory in Cuba, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of Mizell Funeral Home & Crematory in Cuba, Missouri.
