Robert Lee Lootens, 86, died on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at the home of his daughter in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Robert was born in Perry County, Kentucky, on August 28, 1939, the son of the late Joseph Lootens and Lorenze “Lora” Banks Lootens. He is survived by a daughter, Veronica Anne Becknell, and her husband, Greg; a son, Robert Lewis Lootens, and his wife, Trish; and f ive grandchildren, Bryan (Courtney) Becknell, Kelsy (Luca) Bicchieri, Cadyn (Aaron Best) Beck nell, Jack Lootens, and Lily Becknell and three great grandchildren, Ella Becknell, Molly Becknell and Everett Best. The Funeral Mass was held at on Monday, December 15, 2025, at St. Luke Catholic Church. He was buried at Maple Grove Cemetery. 

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Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,

and let perpetual light shine upon him.

May the souls of the faithful departed,

through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Amen.