Robert E. Donnell passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at the age of 83. He was the beloved husband of 59 years to Mary Ann Donnell. Loving father of Robert P. Donnell (Lisa Griffin), Richard J. Donnell (Sherri Nuschler) and Sharon Donnell Guerrera (Frank Guerrera). Son of the late Lester and Annie Lenz Donnell. Son-in-law of the late Agnes Chauvin DiCarlo and Joseph DiCarlo. Brother of the late Lester Patrick Donnell Jr., Fay Ann Donnell Champagne and Anna Donnell Guidry. Proud grandfather of Robby Donnell, Nicholas Donnell, Damien Donnell and Cody Walsh. Great-grandfather of Jonah Clark. He is also survived and fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Robert was born in New Orleans, LA and was a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish before settling in Slidell, LA. He proudly served his country as a Sargent in the U.S. Army. Following his military service, Robert enjoyed a 50-year career as an Electrician and coaching the ladies softball league in the 70’s. He truly enjoyed life through his simple pleasures of fishing, crabbing, playing poker with friends and especially loved the family seafood boils. Expressing the joy and love that life offered came easy to him. He will be deeply missed by his family and by all those whose lives he touched. He will be laid to rest in a private service, with military honors. To view and sign the Family Guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.