City Museum founder Robert Cassilly was killed after being pinned by a bulldozer in north St. Louis. His body was found this morning (Mon., Sept. 26) in the 9400 block of Riverview.
Authorities said 61-year-old Robert Cassilly was found deceased in a bulldozer at the location which is currently being developed.
A family friend told KMOV.com that Cassilly was working on Sunday and did not return to pick up his kids as scheduled. They found him at the work site Monday morning.
Cassilly is survived by a wife and 4 children.
The City Museum released the following statement on Cassilly’s passing:
City Museum is saddened by the loss of our founder and inspiration, Robert Cassilly. 1949 – 2011
Information from KMOV.com contributed to this report.