Robert “Bob” Guy Barstow, 80, of Davenport, Iowa passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021. Visitation will be on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 from 5-7pm at Weerts Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 11am with a visitation starting at 10am at Risen Christ Lutheran Church, Davenport. Service will be live streamed at www.facebook.com/weertsfuneral
Bob was born on August 28, 1940 to Harold and Grace Barstow in Davenport, Iowa. Following high school Bob went on to work as a third generation printer at Fidlar Printing; he worked his way up in the printing plant to becoming plant manager. He retired in 2007 after 46 years. Bob was united in marriage to Delores Forari in 1958 at Zion Lutheran Church in Davenport. Family was very important to Bob and that was shown through his dedication of assisting and attending his children’s and grandchildren’s extracurricular activities. Bob was an active member at Risen Christ Lutheran Church; he was a confirmation teacher, Sunday School teacher, and a youth group leader. During his free time, he enjoyed attending the University of Iowa Hawkeye wresting team matches and camping. Bob was responsible for the printing of the media guide, entry forms, and posters for the Bix for 24 years.
Bob is survived by his wife of 62 years, Delores; children: Pam Yocum, Lori (Bill) Cornwell, and Mark Alan Barstow; grandchildren: Tami (Mike) Gilanyi and Tony (Amber) Stephens; great-grandchildren: Greyson Guy Stephens, Steele Jean Gilanyi, Emery Rose Stephens, and great-grandson Gilanyi who is expected in April; siblings Jim (Adzie) Barstow and Linda (Russ) Mumm; brother-in-law Rick Forari; sister-in-law Lyn Simmons; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son-in-law Rich Yocum, sister-in-law Donna (Ralph) Morris, and brother-in-law Ron Forari.
