Robert “Bob” Kottman, 88, of Weston, MO passed away October 30, 2017 at the Veteran’s Administration Medical Center of Leavenworth, KS. Bob was born August 26, 1929 in Weston to Robert Eugene and Dora Christine (Sigrist) Kottman. He was a lifelong resident of Weston and a 1947 graduate of Weston High School. Bob served his country during the Korean Conflict as a member of the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers. He married Fay Imogene Cox on June 5, 1955 in Iatan, MO. In early years, Bob worked in construction and was a manager for the Beverly Lumber Company. He later worked as an insurance agent for the Weston Agency, which later became part of the Miller-Donnelli Agencies. Bob loved Weston, and was best known for his active involvement in the community. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M. #53, Moila Shrine Temple, the Weston Rotary Club, and American Legion Post #501 of Weston, and the Weston Chamber of Commerce. He was an active member of the Weston Volunteer Fire District for over 50 years and was instrumental in the development Weston’s Applefest. Bob was involved with the Northwest Coalition, helped organize the Lewis & Clark displays at the former Weston train depot., where he once enjoyed being an “extra” for the filming of the movie “Truman.” Among his many other community services, Bob served as timekeeper for the West Platte football and basketball games for over 50 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother Kenneth; his sister Jean-Marie; and his half-sister Mindy Kempen. Bob is survived by: his wife Fay; 5 children- Rhonda (Chuck) Malo of Gallatin, MO, Cecilia Kottman of Wellesley, MA, Robert Kottman of Thailand, Margaret (Mark Hoonsbeen) Kottman of St. Paul, MN, Amy (Tim) Black of Portland, OR; a half-sister Judy (Doug) Brewer of Iowa; 10 grandchildren – Meredith, Laura and Tim McCann; Benjamin, Alex, and Nicholas Hower; Samantha and Erik Hoonsbeen; Haley and Zoe Black; and numerous friends and extended family. Following cremation, a private family memorial service will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions can be given to Weston Rotary Club.