Robert (Bob) H .Potestio, 69, of Belle, MO, formerly of Sweetwater, Colorado, passed away on August 30, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Denver, Colorado to Frank and Shirley (Reynolds) Potestio.  Bob attended the local schools in Castlerock along with his brother, Frank. He was blessed with four children : Jeremy, Nicole, Sabra and Bobbie. On December 7, 2002 , he was united in marriage with Theresa (Lavy). They met in the mountains, after passing each other on horseback. Bob was a talented welder and hard worker, retiring from Mid State Pipeline in Belle, Missouri in 2019. . Bob was very creative; did his own taxidermy, custom leather work, custom welder fabricator and  oil paintings. Bob and his son, Jeremy, enjoyed team roping at every opportunity available.  They competed as well as helped local ranchers with branding.  He was an avid hunter and had worked for Colorado High Guide Services for over 30 years. In 2008, he was able to travel to South Africa for a once in a lifetime, big game hunt. He loved Theresa and they spent as much time together as they could, spending time with family and friends, trail riding and enjoying life on the farm.  Bob was a quiet man who was very quick witted and had quite a sense of humor; he could always make you laugh! He will be sadly missed and long remembered by all those who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his beloved wife of almost 20 years, Theresa Potestio of Belle, MO;  children,  his son, Jeremy and wife Missy Potestio of Kiowa, Colorado; three daughters; Nichole, Sabra, Bobbie and families; step-children:  Shonna and husband Jim Thate of Troy, MO, Shane and wife Kate Locklin of Belle, MO, Jason and wife Chelsea Locklin of Troy, MO; 14 grandchildren, his brother, Frank and wife Tammy Potestio of Parker, Colorado; his father-in-law, James Lavy of Troy, MO; brother-in-law, Mike (Cherie) Lavy;  nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents , his mother-in-law, Jeannie Lavy and his brother-in-law, Mark Lavy.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 3, 2022 from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. at McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory 1304 Boone Street Troy, MO 63379

Funeral - also on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at 1 p.m. at McCoy-Blossom 1304 Boone Street Troy, MO 63379

Interment- Sulphur Lick Cemetery Troy, MO 63379

Memorials- YaYa's of Belle, MO (charitable organization to help those in need) c/o the funeral home

A Full Obituary to follow

Family and Friends may sign the online guest book @www.mccoyblossomfh.com