Robert "Bob" Eugene Stephens

Robert “Bob” Eugene Stephens, 77, of Sioux City, IA, formerly of Kansas, passed away surrounded by his family on July 30, 2022 at a local hospital. A visitation will be held Tuesday, August 2nd from 2-4:00 p.m. at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel. There will also be a visitation on Friday, August 5th from noon-2:00 p.m. at Janousek Funeral Home in La Crosse, KS. Burial with military honors will be at Alexander Cemetery in Alexander, KS. Online condolences may be made to www.meyerbroschapels.com. Bob was born on July 29, 1945 in Hayes, KS to Fay Elvin and Vernita (Seltmann) Stephens. After graduating from high school, he received his bachelor’s degree in Business. He joined the United States Army where he served for 23 years before retiring. He served several tours in Germany and Italy. He was a true patriot who was proud to serve his country. After his service, he worked for The Department of Energy at Savannah River Site in Ellenton, SC as a safety trainer. Bob was united in marriage to Marilyn Barner on March 7, 1998 in Aiken, SC. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing basketball and watching KU basketball. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ-Church of Latter-Day Saints. Those left to honor his memory include his wife Marilyn Stephens, Sioux City, IA; children: Heather (Dan) Chambless, Gilbert, SC, April (Steven) Fanning, Harlem, GA, Hillery (Gregory) Still, Blackville, SC; step-children: Troy (Tina) Strid, Corsica, SD, Jenny (Brett Austin) Barner, Sioux City, IA, Gina (Jason Hanson) Barner, West Des Moines, IA, Jana (Robb) Nash, Sioux City, IA; and 19 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, a brother Terry and his sons: Robert Neal Stephens and Grant Austin Stephens.