Joseph R. "Bob" Stevens

Joseph R. “Bob” Stevens, 76, of Davenport passed away Monday, July 23, 2018 at the Kahl Home. Visitation will be held on Wednesday July 25 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the Runge Mortuary. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am, Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Legacy Baptist Church. Burial will be at Davenport Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Legacy Baptist Church to support Manna World Wide. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rungemortuary.com. Bob was born July 12, 1942 in Centerville, IA to Joseph A. and Irene (Lear) Stevens. He was united in marriage to Nancy Marlow on June 30, 1962 in Mark, IA. Bob worked 24 years at Caterpillar. Bob was a member of Legacy Baptist Church. He enjoyed tinkering around with cars. Bob was above all a family man. He loved his grandchildren. He had a servant heart and was always willing to lend a hand when needed. Those left honoring his memory include his loving wife of fifty-six years, Nancy; children: Robin (Stephen) Dowell, Rebecca (Ron) Smith, Mark Stevens and Michael (Amy) Stevens; twelve grandchildren, three sisters, three brothers and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four sisters and one brother.