Robert J. “Bob” Micallef of Cuba, Missouri was born to the union of Alfred and Tillie (Feldmann) Micallef on April 12, 1928 in St. Louis, Missouri and left from this life on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at the Missouri Veterans Home in St. James, Missouri at the age of 83. Bob was united in marriage to Zula (Ware) Honea on November 23, 1963 in Bourbon, Missouri. Bob retired from Fleming Manufacturing Company after many years of dedicated service. He Honorably and Proudly served his Country in the U.S. Army during WWII and later served in U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. In his spare time he enjoyed wood working, piddling and drinking coffee with friends. Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Tillie (Feldmann) Micallef; wife, Zula (Ware) Micallef; step-son, Jimmie Honea. Those who are left to treasure his memory are his step- children, David and wife Janice Honea and Debra and husband Jim Gilliam all of Cuba, Missouri; step-daughter-in-law, Joyce Honea of Desloge, Missouri; eight step-grandchildren, 12 step-great-grandchildren, one step-great-great-grandchild; sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and many friends. Visitation was held on Friday, November 18, 2011 from 5-8 p.m. at Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri. Funeral service was held on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Mizell Funeral Home with Father James Finder officiating. Interment with full military honors followed at Bourbon Cemetery in Bourbon, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri." Source: Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror, Steelville, Crawford Co. MO Local Obituaries for the Week of November 22, 2011