Robert E. "Bob" Stevenson

Obit for Robert E. "Bob" Stevenson
Robert E. "Bob" Stevenson, 76, of Vincennes, IN, passed away March 4, 2025 in Newburgh, IN. Bob was born May 18, 1948 in Vincennes the son of Frances L. Campling Crecelius and Don Stevenson. After attending high school at Lincoln H.S., he joined the U.S. Army having served in the Vietnam War where he was wounded in combat and received the Purple Heart for his bravery. He was a proud lifetime member of the VFW and he was active in anything to do with Veteran's. He married Betty Jo Rourke Foster on October 9, 1994 and they made their life together for nearly 31 years. He loved NASCAR, an avid Jeff Gordon Fan, his dogs, classic cars, watching cartoons and making model cars in his spare time. He was devoted to his wife and family and was always the life of the party. If there was anyone who was a straight shooter, it was Bob. He enjoyed life.
Bob is survived by his wife, Betty Jo Stevenson, children, Christi (Gary) Frye of Vincennes, IN, Jennifer (Victor) Bravo of Vincennes, IN and Dwayne (Morgan) Foster of Monroe City, IN. He is also survived by grandchildren, Victor Bravo II, Maribel Stephens, Damaris Seger, Boone Foster, Baylee Foster, Sydnie Raley, 4 great grandchildren and a brother, Leonard Stevenson of Vincennes, IN.
Bob was preceded in death by his mother, Frances Crecelius and his father.
A Celebration of Life will be held Friday March 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM at Duesterberg-Fredrick Funeral Home with Pastor Victor Bravo officiating. Military honors will be presented by the All Weather Firing Squad. The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM until the time of services at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made in his memory to Vincennes Pet Port or any military organizations. Duesterberg-Fredrick Funeral Home is honored to assist Bob's family during their time of loss.