Dr. Robert (Bob) Frederick Steffen, 84, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister.
Survivors include his partner of 40 years, Gay Meredith; sons and daughters-in-law, Mitchell and Terry Steffen of New York, and Patrick and Monica Steffen of Utah; daughters and sons-in-law, Tracy and John Sermon of Utah, and Kelly and Rick Farthing of Virginia; 16 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 3 nephews, all from San Francisco.
Born on Dec. 8, 1934, Bob was a veteran of the United States Marines. He graduated from Syracuse University with a PHD and retired from Virginia Tech with 25 years of service.
He was a man with varied interests and hobbies: among them were photography, short-wave radio, weather spotting, wildlife rescue, bird watching, boating and reading.
He was an accomplished electrician and a computer guru, yet also enjoyed yoga and meditation.
Sincere thanks are extended to the staff of Commonwealth Senior Living at Christiansburg for their kindness and dedicated care.
A visitation and a time to share memories will be held on Saturday, April 13 from 3:30-6:00 p.m. at the Snowville Ruritan Building, 4866 Lead Mine Road, Snowville, VA 24347.
The Steffen family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com
