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Robert Evans Obituary

Robert R. Evans, 78, formerly of Fogelsville, PA, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the Lutheran Home at Topton. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Robert and Emily L. (Glick) Evans. A graduate of William Allen High School and Spring Garden College in Philadelphia, Robert proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era. He enjoyed a long career as a sales executive with Sun Oil Company, and later with Thrivent Financial. Robert was a devoted member of Christ Lutheran Church in Allentown, where he served as a past president of the church council. He also volunteered at the Lehigh Valley Velodrome in Trexlertown, contributing his time to a community he cared deeply about. He is survived by his sons, Brian R. Evans and wife Julie of Macungie, and Douglas R. Evans of Houston, TX; his grandchildren, Connor J., Greyson R., Jacob R., and Gavin T.; and his sister, Elizabeth Payne and husband William of Harrisburg. Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 6, 2025, at 1 pm with a visitation from noon to 1 pm Friday, June 6, 2025, at Stephens Funeral Home, Inc., 274 N. Krocks Rd., Allentown 18106. . In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lehigh Valley Velodrome at .

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on May 22, 2025.

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Darleen Lawall

May 25, 2025

Brian & Doug
Sorry to read about the passing of your father. May your memories of him help you in your sorrow.

Robert J. Miklas, USN.

May 23, 2025

Bob, you are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow Vietnam Veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final volley has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation“s defender. Farewell fellow veteran.

Grateful

May 22, 2025

Robert,
Thank You for Your service to our country.

God Bless You!
God be with your family!

Sincerely,
A Grateful American

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