Bates County News

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Robert E Seater, age 82 of Springfield (formerly of the Metz & Rich Hill Area)

Robert E Seater, age 82 of Springfield, MO (formerly of the Metz & Rich Hill Area) passed away Friday, May 16, 2025. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 21, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Heuser Funeral Home in Rich Hill, MO, with family receiving friends from 10-11:00 a.m. prior to the service. Burial with Military Rites will be in the Balltown Cemetery, Horton, MO. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Balltown Cemetery.

Bob is survived by three cousins, David Kimberlin of Lees Summit, MO, Doug Kimberlin of Pleasant Hill, MO, and Donna Polly of Concordia, MO; and a step-brother Larry Vogt of New Albany, IN.

Services under the direction of the Heuser Funeral Home, Rich Hill, MO.



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