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In Loving Memory

Liss, Rev. Robert Charles

Rev. Robert Charles Liss, 84, fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother
Church , passed away on September 5 at de Greeff Hospice House. Born on
March 2, 1937, he was the son of Marguerite and Charles Liss. He attended St.
Engelbert’s Grade School and CBC High School. Rev. Liss entered Kenrick-
Glennon Seminary, studying two years in St. Louis and six years at North
American College in Rome, Italy. He was ordained in December 1962. He then
served in the following parishes: St. Gabriel the Archangel (St. Louis, MO)
1963-1972, St. Gregory (now Holy Trinity, St. Ann, MO) 1972-1978, St. Norbert
(Florissant, MO) 1978-1981, St. John the Apostle and Evangelist (St. Louis, MO)
1981-1985, Pastor at St. Francis of Assisi (Luebbering, MO) 1985-1991, Pastor at St.
Lucy (Jennings, MO) and St. Casimir (Hathaway Manor, MO) 1991-1992, and
Pastor at St. Stephen (Richwoods, MO) 1992-2015. Rev. Liss retired to Regina
Cleri in 2015. He loved the liturgy and priestly duties. Rev. Liss had an extended
interest in the Church’s history and world history and he liked to travel, especially
to places in Italy and Israel. He had an interest in visiting older churches and
other historical buildings as well as battlefields of various wars. Rev. Liss was a
great story teller and enjoyed long discussions with friends and family. He will be
greatly missed by family and friends. Rev. Liss is survived by his sister Joan Keith,
wife of the late Robert Keith and companion of the late Francis Bardot, and many
nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 15, at St. John Paul II,
4980 Heege Road, Affton, MO. Visitation at 10:00 A.M., followed by Mass at
11:00 A.M. Burial at Calvary Cemetery at 2:15 P.M. Donations to your favorite
charity in lieu of flowers.

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18 thoughts on “Liss, Rev. Robert Charles”

  1. Rev. Liss was one of our wonderful Priests growing up at St. Gabriel the Archangel parish in St. Louis Hills. He was the most gentle and kindest man. When my Father, Daniel Joseph Liddy passed away, he con-celebrated the Mass. I was so touched and honored that he was there. May his soul and all the souls of the faithfully departed, rest in peace, Amen.

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  2. Rev. Liss was one of our wonderful Priests growing up at St. Gabriel the Archangel parish in St. Louis Hills. He was the most gentle and kindest man. When my Father, Daniel Joseph Liddy passed away, he con-celebrated the Mass. I was so touched and honored that he was there. May his soul and all the souls of the faithfully departed, rest in peace, Amen.

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  3. Fr Liss was my first soccer coach at St Gabe’s. He served as a great role model for decades. Mary and I had the honor of Fr performing our wedding ceremony +37 years ago. What a kind and caring servant.
    May his soul Rest In Peace.
    Love,
    John & Mary

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  4. Fr Liss was my first soccer coach at St Gabe’s. He served as a great role model for decades. Mary and I had the honor of Fr performing our wedding ceremony +37 years ago. What a kind and caring servant.
    May his soul Rest In Peace.
    Love,
    John & Mary

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  5. Fr Liss was a great man and a great story teller when my wife and I got married Fr Liss married us and 22 years later we are still married. Fr Liss was a great man and will be truly missed !!!

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  6. Fr Liss was a great man and a great story teller when my wife and I got married Fr Liss married us and 22 years later we are still married. Fr Liss was a great man and will be truly missed !!!

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  7. I well remember Father Liss from when he served as an associate pastor at St. John The Apostle and Evangelist Church. My late parents and I lived in the old Plaza Square apartments that surrounded the church and were long-time parishioners. A fine priest. May be rest in eternal peace!

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  8. I well remember Father Liss from when he served as an associate pastor at St. John The Apostle and Evangelist Church. My late parents and I lived in the old Plaza Square apartments that surrounded the church and were long-time parishioners. A fine priest. May be rest in eternal peace!

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  9. Bob Liss was an Eagle Scout in troop 220 when I entered as a Tenderfoot. He was what the ideal youth leader would be. He was warm, welcoming, and helpful to a snot nose tenderfoot.
    I lost track of him, always thought they moved further north, Mt Carmel or Holy Cross.
    if he was as good a priest as he was Eagle Scout, he would be ready for beatification. I am sure the church will miss him as much as that young scout.

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  10. Bob Liss was an Eagle Scout in troop 220 when I entered as a Tenderfoot. He was what the ideal youth leader would be. He was warm, welcoming, and helpful to a snot nose tenderfoot.
    I lost track of him, always thought they moved further north, Mt Carmel or Holy Cross.
    if he was as good a priest as he was Eagle Scout, he would be ready for beatification. I am sure the church will miss him as much as that young scout.

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