Bogoljub (Bob) Dimitrijevich of St. Louis passed away on August 30, 2023 at the age of 81. He was born in Pancevo, Yugoslavia on November 11, 1941 to Aleksander and Olga Dimitrijevich. He had a younger sister, Bojana.
His family escaped from Yugoslavia to Belgium where they spent four years. In 1958 they came to the United States. Bob graduated from Morgan Park High School in Duluth, Minnesota. He went on to receive Bachelor and Master degrees from the Illinois university system. He worked in the History and Drivers’ Ed departments at Mehlville High School, where he also coached wrestling. Bob spent his 26 years of retirement traveling, fishing and hunting. His favorite months of the year were those he and Linda spent at their cabin on Star Lake. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church.
He is survived by Linda Dimitrijevich (née Gal), his wife of 33 years. Bob was a beloved Son, Brother, Cousin, Father, Uncle, Godfather and Friend.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Holy Trinity SEO Church Bishop Nikolaj Fund.
VISITATION: Monday, September 4, 2023 at Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church 1910 Serbian Drive, St. Louis, MO 63104 from 4-8 p.m. with Pomen beginning at 7 p.m.
SERVICES: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church at 10:00 a.m.
Interment Mount Hope Cemetery.
ARRANGEMENTS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MICHEL FUNERAL HOME
Mr. D was one of my favorite teachers. My older brother also had him and they were great friends. I never saw him without a smile on his face. RIP Mr.D prayers for Linda and your family.
Linda, my thoughts and prayers are with you at Bob’s passing. Bob and I always enjoyed him.
Bob was a big man with a big heart who was much beloved by all whose lives he touched. May he rest in peace with his mom and dad and his sister Bibi. He will be greatly missed by all of who loved and admired him so much. Vechnaya Pamyat dear friend.
Dear Linda! We send our deepest condolences to you and the family. We will always remember Uncle Bob’s great spirit and times spent together. With lov, Mileva Zunjic and family
He was my friend and I considered him as a brother. Very kind hearted. I will miss him.
Will miss Bob at the lake, he was a great friend and neighbor.
Linda, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May you be surrounded in love and support in the days ahead. Keeping you and Bob in my thoughts and prayers.
Joan (Maddox) Frost
We have many good Star Lake memories with Bob at Star Lake, your summer parties, neighbor gatherings and of course bird hunting! We are thinking about you and family.
Linda, our deepest sympathy. Bob was a wonderful neighbor and friend. Our heart is breaking.
Peggy and Lyndon
Dearest Linda,
I just heard, Bob was such a loving man and so very kind. I am blessed that we had the opportunity to share a couple of meals. Much love to you. Bob until we meet again.
Love
Kristiana
Thank you for everything you taught me. Thank you for teaching me how to drive. Thank you for being a great teacher!
Rest in Peace!
Monica (Lynch) Gunn. Class of 1986 MHS
Rest in Peace, Mr. D. Thanks for everything you taught us and for your off-the-chart kindness to me and my family. Sending love to you, Linda.
Bob and I were friends for 55 years. He introduced me to my wife of 46 years, and was best man at our wedding. We hunted and fished together for many years also. I still cannot believe that he is gone. I will see him on the other side. Goodbye for now my Yugoslavian brother!