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Cromes Funeral Home Inc

302 S. Main Ave.

Sidney, Ohio

Robert Stevens Obituary

SIDNEY — Robert J. Stevens, 68, of 653 Ridgeway Drive, Sidney, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014, at 3:02 p.m. at Wilson Memorial Hospital.

He was born on July 25, 1945. in Detroit, Mich., the son of the late Jay and Louise Stevens.

On August 15, 1970, Robert married his wife Dahlia, who survives along with two daughters, Mrs Joshua (Sandra) Smith, of Mattoon, Ill., and Julie Stevens, of Troy, Mich., and grandchildren, Charis, Maria, Constance, Merlin, Bonaventura and Digna Smith. Also surviving is one sister, Carol Stevens of Commerce Township, Mich.

Mr. Stevens was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. He retired from Amos Press as an editor for Cars and Parts Magazine.

Robert was an avid vintage car collector and was a member of the Champaign County Cruisers, AACA, Shelby County Historical Society, and was a former softball coach for the IUTIS Club Softball Program, the Sidney Electric Softball League, the Shelby County Church League, and the Shelby County Co-ed League.

Robert was a member of the First Presbyterian Church where funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Diana Circelli officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the hour of service at the church. Burial will take place at Roseland Park Cemetery, Berkley, Mich.

Funeral arrangements are in the care of the Cromes Funeral Home, 302 S. Main Ave., Sidney.

In lieu of flowers the family suggest that contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project or S.C.A.R.F. in memory of Robert J. Stevens. Envelopes will be available at the church.

Guestbook condolences and expressions of sympathy may be made to the Stevens family at our website, www.cromesfh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Sidney Daily News from Jan. 2 to Jan. 3, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Stevens

18 Entries

Meg Delehanty

January 21, 2014

So very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I have so many fond memories of laughing at work with Bob and the beloved Cars & Parts gang! He was a special guy with a huge heart. He will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers to your family.

Russell Moore

January 8, 2014

Very sorry for your loss. We enjoyed talking with you both at the Culver Cruise In's and waving as you cared for your cars when we drove up Ridgeway.

January 7, 2014

We are so sorry for your sudden loss. Bob was such an interesting and well liked person. What a knowledgeable car guy. Will be greatly missed. Ron & Sharon Liette, Mesa AZ

Tootie & Dick Alexander

January 7, 2014

Just read of Bob's passing - what a shock after seeing you both in December at our Christmas luncheon. For right now and all the days ahead - wishing you strength and peace.

January 4, 2014

Dave and I just saw Bob at the December Amos Press luncheon - this is such a shock! I enjoyed working with Bob on converting his Vietnam footage to DVD...what a talented and interesting man. He will be missed. Our thoughts are with your family during this difficult time. David and Sherrie Lodge

Dan Francis

January 4, 2014

So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Wayne & Dorothy Youngblood

January 4, 2014

Dahlia and all; We were shocked and saddened to hear of Bob's passing. We all have fond memories of Bob as a coworker, friend and congregation member. Wayne also had a great time coaching IUTIS with him. Please take care of yourselves.

Trevor Poulsen

January 4, 2014

I always appreciated reading Bob's contributions to Cars & Parts Magazine. He always made the stories interesting.I was saddened to hear of his passing. God Bless.

Carol & Mark Hipple

January 3, 2014

We were proud to have Bob as a coach for our sons. He will be missed.

January 3, 2014

We are saddened and stunned to learn of Bob's passing. We shall miss seeing him on your dog walks. We send our sincerest sympathy to your family at this sad time.
Sincerely,Gary and Sue Van Fossen

Ron and Barb Burton

January 3, 2014

Bob will always be fondly remembered for stopping by with Elvis and Sierra, and getting their dog treat, We will miss this daily routine. He always took time to chat, no matter what. We also with everyone else thought the world of him!

January 3, 2014

So sorry for your loss. He will be missed by so many. We thought the world of Bob.
Earl and Jill Ludwig

January 2, 2014

Your family is in our prayers. Our family thought alot of Bob. He was a wonderful coach and friend for alot of years to our son Josh Jackson. May God bless your hearts with comfort.

Gene and Robin Maxwell

Dean Ward

January 2, 2014

Dahlia, I am so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed my conversations with Bob and Chris and I enjoyed seeing both of you at the cruise-ins and shows. It was apparent you and he shared a very special relationship. Bob was a great car guy and good friend. He will be missed.
Dean and Chris Ward

January 2, 2014

So sorry for your loss. We will miss him at the car shows.
Darrell and Sue Nichols

January 2, 2014

Ron and I are so very sorry for your loss, word cannot express how much we thought of him, please know you are in our thoughts and prayers

Traci Cooper-Milanese

January 2, 2014

So sorry for your loss. He will be missed and was always a familiar face at the ballfields from.the time I was a kid til now!! Prayers for all of you.

PATTY HAWKINS

January 2, 2014

GONE-BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN. BOB WAS AN ASSET TO SO MANY LIVES. FOREVER IN OUR MEMORIES.

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