Robert E “Bob” Stuecker, 90 years, of West Point, Iowa died on Monday, August 19, 2024 at his home. He was born at home near Denmark, Iowa on November 20, 1933, a son of Robert T and Esther (Mueller) Stuecker. On October 28, 1961, he married Martha Ann Moeller at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Houghton, Iowa. They had four sons: Steve, Greg, Brian, and Scott.
Bob started his education at the Denmark School in Denmark. When his family moved near St. Paul, Iowa he continued at St. James Catholic School, St. Paul. He was drafted into the United States Army, and served his country as requested. He completed his high school education during his military time. Bob worked for J.J. Nichting for 36 years. He was the foreman of the set up crew. In his earlier days at the company he also worked at their lumberyard. Over the years, he helped his brothers farm. He was a former member of the Three Rivers Tractor Club. He was a member of St. James the Less Catholic Church, served on the God’s Acre Sale Committee, and was a member of the West Point Knights of Columbus. Bob enjoyed hunting. He always had a huge garden, and they raised rabbits, chickens, ducks, and geese. He loved spending time with his family, and he and Martha Ann could always be found at the boys and the grandkids sporting events.
He is survived by his wife, Martha Ann Stuecker of West Point; four sons: Stephen (Stephanie) Stuecker of Danville, Iowa; Gregory (Judy) Stuecker of West Point; Brian (Deanna) Stuecker of Donnellson, Iowa; and Scott (Cathy) Stuecker of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; seven grandchildren: Amy, Grant, Sara (Jamie), Cady, Nick, Ashlyn, and Taylor; two great grandchidren, Gideon and Poppy; two brothers, Leroy (Viola) Stuecker and Larry Stuecker; brothers and sisters-in-law: Pam Stuecker, Adele Stuecker, Jane Meyer, Richard (Mary Ann) Moeller, and Ralph (Patti) Moeller; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, three siblings: Donnie Stuecker, Mark Stuecker, and Betty (Jim) Sanders, and brother-in-law Carl Moeller.
His family invites you to pray the Rosary with them at 3:30 pm Thursday, August 22, 2024 at St. James the Less Catholic Church, St. Paul. Visitation will follow and continue until a Christian Vigil Service is held at 6:30 pm Thursday evening at the church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Friday, August 23, 2024 at St. James the Less Catholic Church, with Reverend Jake Griener as Celebrant. Burial with military rites will follow at St. James Cemetery, St. Paul. A memorial has been established for the St. James Cemetery Fund or Lee County Hospice. Barr Memorial Chapel is honored to serve the Stuecker family, and an online guest book may be found at www.barrmemorialchapel.com.
