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Dr. R. Robert 'Bob' Stackman
Dr. R. Robert "Bob" Stackman of Audubon, Pa., passed away Sunday in the Meadows at Shannondell.
He was born Jan. 30, 1923, in South Bend, Ind., and was the son of Clarence and Bessie (Cook) Stackman.
He was the husband of Joan (McBride) Stackman.
Dr. Stackman was a graduate of South Bend Central High School, Class of 1941, and received both bachelor's and master's degrees in history from Indiana University. He went on to receive a Doctorate in History from Michigan State University. This led him to Slippery Rock, where he was a history professor at Slippery Rock University from 1968 until his retirement in 1985.
Dr. Stackman enjoyed bowling, golf and bridge and was a loyal follower of the Indiana Hoosiers basketball team and San Francisco Giants baseball team. An avid reader of newspapers, Dr. Stackman was passionate about current affairs. A lifelong Unitarian, Dr. Stackman was most recently a member of the Main Line Unitarian Church in Devon, Pa.
After spending 20 years in Sun City, Ariz., the Stackmans returned to Pennsylvania in 2008.
In addition to his loving and devoted wife of 65 years, Dr. Stackman is survived by his daughters, Susan, wife of Richard Black, Grove City and Linda, wife of Gene Wentzel, Boyertown, Pa.; and one son, Dr. William B. Stackman, husband of Teri Bump, of South Bend, Ind. He was proud grandpa to seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by five brothers, Lowell, Lyle, John, Virgil and Roland and two sisters, Evelyn and Mardel.
STACKMAN - A memorial service for Dr. R. Robert "Bob" Stackman, who passed away Sunday, March 24, 2013, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 13 in the Ashcroft Clubhouse, 1000 Shannondell Drive, Audubon, Pa.
Memorial contributions can be made in memory of Dr. R. Robert Stackman; Main Line Unitarian Church 816 S. Valley Forge Road, Devon, PA 19333.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Morrell Funeral Home, Boyertown, Pa.
For more information, go to www.MorrellFuneralHome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Miss you Dad
Susan Black
April 21, 2013
Some of my fondest childhood memories are from picnic's with the Stack's! I am glad for thise times in my life. My thoughts and prayers are with you,
Katherine Wallace
March 31, 2013
Bob Stackman was a class act, made up of
extensive knowledge and great delivery skills, aided by a unique sense of humor. It was my good fortune to associate with him and his pal, Tony Pagano at SRU. John A. Hicks
March 29, 2013
Dear Sue and Family~ Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you will many wonderful memories of times you spent together to help you through the days ahead. With deepest sympathy
Leslie Colosimo
March 28, 2013
Dear Joan and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Bob's life was hard-earned and he lived it well. We are honored to have known him and we will cherish the memories forever. You have our deepest sympathy.
Cindy and Glenn
Cindy and Glenn Werstler
March 28, 2013
Mrs. Black and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you all. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you!
Jill, Gregg, Logan and McKenna McCandless
March 28, 2013
Love you, dad
Susan Black
March 28, 2013
Joan and Family,
We wish to extend our sincere and heartfelt sympathy.
Sincerely,
Lou and Gwen Cihonski
March 28, 2013
Mrs. Stackman, There is no reason for you to recall me or my name. I am just one of perhaps thousand of children you once taught. You were the kindest woman on the planet. I am so sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathies.
Shelly (Osburn) Daugherty, Har-Mer Elementary Kindergarten class of 1973-74
Shelly Daugherty
March 28, 2013
Dear Joan and Family,
Our thoughts and prayer are with you. We will forever have wonderful memories of the Slippery Rock Couple's Bridge Club and the great evenings of fun and laughter that we shared with you and Bob.
Love from Bill and Bev Barnett
March 28, 2013
Joan and Family,
Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We remember very pleasant times with Bob and you over many decades.
Larry and Peggy Cobb,fellow Unitarians
Larry Cobb
March 28, 2013
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