Robert "Bob" Lee Mott, 88, Peculiar, MO, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at his home. A Celebration of Life was held   Monday, April 4, 2022 at the First Baptist Church in Peculiar, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Bob was born on July 24, 1933 in Aaron, MO, to Carl and Cleo Mabel (Reynolds) Mott.

Bob graduated from Peculiar High School. He went on to serve in the US Army from 1953 - 1955 during the Korean War. Bob married Dorlene Lotz on June 8, 1956 in Polo, MO. After his service, he went on to work for MFA Oil Company in Harrisonville, MO, working as a truck driver and Bulk Plant Manager for 20 years until his retirement in 1998. Bob served as the Reserve Deputy Sheriff in Cass County for 35 years, Director of West Peculiar Fire Protection District, and Sunday School Director for Peculiar Baptist Church. A big accomplishment while serving was passing the directive for free ambulance services to anyone in West Peculiar District.

Bob enjoyed water skiing and boat racing, winning several trophies for both sports. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles and spent most weekends going camping at the lake, so he could teach younger people how to water ski. He enjoyed traveling, making it to 49 out of the 50 states, and went scuba diving. For fun, and extra income, Bob and Dorlene rebuilt and sold 9 houses in their spare time together and he was a skilled welder, building a pontoon with a friend. He was a member of the Lyons Club, Bendix Boat Club, and Peculiar Baptist Church.

Bob is preceded in death by his parents; his brothers: Leroy Mott and Gene Mott; and his sister, Bertie Mae Smith. He is survived by his wife, Dorlene Mott, of the home; his children: Teresa Mott, of Peculiar, and Robert "Bobby" Mott, of Vancouver, WA; his brother, John Mott, of Harrisonville, MO; his sisters: Wilma Herndon, of Butler; Nita Johnson, of Pleasant Hill; and Geneva Springer, of Harrisonville; and his grandchildren: Sebastian Mott, Layla Mott, and Sadie Mott.