Robert “Bob” J. Van Keulen Sr., 84, of Bettendorf, IA passed away Sunday, June 17, 2018. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Friday, June 22, 2018 at St. John Vianney Church. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Thursday at the Runge Mortuary with a Vigil Service at 4PM. Memorials may be made to D.A.V or the Davenport Legion Post 26. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rungemortuary.com. Robert was born December 2, 1933 in Green Valley, MN to Alfred and June (Gregoire) Van Keulen. He was united in marriage to Delores Davis in 1958. In 1970 he moved to Davenport for Continental Oil. In 1997 he retired from the Bettendorf School Systems. Shortly after retirement Robert and Delores moved to Texas where he volunteered at their residential park, creating another family with everyone they met. Just recently they returned home to Bettendorf. Robert enjoyed outdoor activities, especially with his family. He liked to play rolle bolle, horseshoes, calling bingo and traveling to Mexico. But above all he enjoyed attending his children’s wrestling tournaments and boy scouts events. Robert was a member of St. John Vianney Church since 1970. Robert will be remembered for his witty sense of humor. He was a great handyman. Those left honoring his memory include his loving wife of sixty years, Delores; children: Douglas (Kari Chapman-Knoblach) Van Keulen, LeClaire, IA. Thomas (Cheryl) Van Keulen, Virginia, Robert (Kelley) VanKeulen Jr., LeClaire; eleven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; siblings: La Vonne (Vince) Stoks, Marshall, MN, Marvin (Marcie) Van Keulen, Mineral, IL and Karen McMahon, Marshall, MN and son-in-law, Mike Columbus, Davenport. In addition to his parents Robert was preceded in death by his son, Chuck and daughter, Cyndi Columbus.
