[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 57 (Wednesday, March 29, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S1046]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO ROBERT JOSEPH NUELLE

 Mr. SCHMITT. Madam President, today I rise in celebration of 
Robert Joseph Nuelle's 95th birthday, who has and continues to live a 
life defined by service.
  Born on April 7, 1928, in Jennings, MO, to Eugene and Sophie Nuelle 
alongside 11 siblings, Robert attended McBride High School in St. 
Louis. Following World War II, he chose to serve his Nation and 
enlisted in the U.S. Navy, the same path of his older brother Kenny. 
Both served as SeaBees. While serving, Robert was stationed in 
Pensacola, FL, and later served on a destroyer in the Korean war.
  He played baseball for the Navy's team, and in a very unforgettable 
moment, he had the opportunity to play with Major League Baseball Hall 
of Famer Ted Williams. And following his honorable discharge from the 
Navy, Robert played for the minor league affiliate of the Milwaukee 
Braves and played semi-pro baseball for another team. While an accident 
at work unfortunately ended his baseball playing career, Robert found 
success in other arenas.
  Robert worked at Telegraphic Services, later renamed to TSI Graphics, 
a company that specialized in ``Lino-Type,'' which entailed printing 
books using hot lead. While at TSI Graphics, Robert transformed the 
company by expanding their business to major publishers in New York and 
ensuring that the company operated as good corporate citizens. He 
retired in 1993.
  Following his retirement, Robert became heavily involved in 
philanthropic efforts. He volunteered at Wings of Hope, a humanitarian 
aviation organization, serving as the charity's chairman for their golf 
tournament alongside helping in the charity's other efforts. Robert 
also became involved with Friends of Kids with Cancer, where he still 
volunteers to this day. He has been the chairman of their golf 
tournament, delivered food to kids going through chemotherapy, and 
aided in the charity's mission, which is to support children going 
through cancer and their families. He still remains a cherished member 
of their organization. Robert also volunteers at a food pantry every 
Monday, undeterred by the pandemic.
  Robert and his first wife, JoAnn, married in 1955 and moved to Creve 
Coeur, MO. They had two children, Robert, Jr., and Mark. JoAnn passed 
away in 2005 after 50 loving years of marriage. Robert was remarried to 
Peggy Hummert in 2009. Outside of public service, Robert plays golf 
every week, weather permitting, and enjoys spending time with his 
children and grandchildren.
  Robert truly embodies sacrifice and service. Having served proudly in 
the military, spent his entire career at a single company, raised a 
loving family, and dedicated his retirement to philanthropy, he is a 
shining example of a great Missourian.

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