Robert A. Stevens Obituary (1960

Robert A. Stevens (Bobby/Poppy), 62, of Saybrook, IL passed away on Monday December 12, surrounded by his family at Carle Hospital in Urbana, IL, after a long illness with a rare blood disorder. Bobby was born in Gibson City, IL on August 5, 1960, to Delores Stevens and Eugene Stevens. He was a graduate from Saybrook-Arrowsmith High School and worked 31 years as a manufacturing manager at Jeld-Wen in Rantoul, IL. Bobby married Heidi J. Bruehl on October 10, 1980, in Urbana, IL. The couple met in high school and were married for 42 years. They were blessed with two sons Tim (Haley) Stevens of Saybrook, IL and Ross (Kaleigh) Stevens of St. Paul, MN. He also had two special granddaughters Brinley and Kendall Stevens of Saybrook, IL. Survivors include his wife, sons, daughter-in laws, granddaughters, mother, and siblings: Donnie (Penny) Stevens's of Paxton, IL; Gina (Doug) Schmidt of Penfield, IL; Rick Stevens of Saybrook, IL. sister-in-laws: Diane Bruehl of Saybrook, IL; Susan (Terry) Johnson of Bloomington, IL; Kim Bruehl of Urbana, IL. brother-in-law: Bobby (Missy) Bruehl of Bloomington, IL. He was proceeded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents, stepfather Kermit Grogan, and brother-in-law Dale Albee. Bobby loved watching and coaching baseball and softball, he was an avid Cubs fan, he also enjoyed hunting, fishing, motor-cross, and riding his Harley. His greatest achievement was being Poppy to his granddaughters Brinley and Kendall. Bobby will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Calvert- Belangee-Bruce funeral home will be handling the cremation rights and a private memorial service will be held by the family at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to the Ridgeview Athletic Boosters.