Robert Lowell "Bob" Stauffer

     Robert Lowell “Bob” Stauffer, 82, of Myerstown, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at his residence. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Orville and Grace (Gibble) Stauffer. Bob was the loving husband of Karen L. (Boyer) Stauffer with whom he was married for 62 years.

     Bob attended Local Christian Assembly Forest Hills Church of Ephrata Pa. Bob met his loving wife Karen when she came to thin peaches on the family orchard where Bob started his trucking career. He purchased his first truck in 1962 and was an owner operator for over 60 years. He started R.L. Stauffer & Sons, Inc in 1990 and Karob Trucking LLC in 1995. During his years of trucking, he transported steel, heavy equipment, refrigerated products, and produce. In 1985 Bob and his sons started raising Hay for local farmers as well as raising corn, wheat and soybeans. Also growing and hauling pumpkins for Mrs. Smith Pie Company. He finished his career hauling packages for FedEx, later retiring in 2015. During his retirement he worked part time for Cumberland Truck Equipment picking up and delivering trucks for customers. He was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan, who enjoyed hunting, riding motorcycle and snowmobiling in his free time.

     Surviving in addition to his wife, Karen, are three sons, Douglas L. Stauffer husband of Cynthia of Harrisburg, Bradley R. Stauffer husband of Cheri of Bethel, Jacob L. Stauffer of Myerstown. Nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Also surviving are siblings, Joanne Maurer of Lebanon, Doris wife of Nolan Keeney of Bethel, Terry Stauffer husband of Mary of Franklin North Carolina, Gloria wife of Dennis Seiverling of Bethel, Phillip Stauffer husband of Barbara of Myerstown, Deborah wife of John Seiverling of Bethel. Preceding him in death is a brother, Gerald Stauffer.

     Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a viewing at Snyder Bean Funeral Home & Crematory, 890 Isabel Drive, Lebanon PA 17042, on Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 5:30-7:30 PM. There will be a funeral service held at the Snyder Bean Funeral Home & Crematory, on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 11:00 AM. There will be a time of viewing and visitation from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Interment will be at Zion Gosherts United Church of Christ Cemetery 1588 Mt. Zion Rd, Lebanon, PA 17046 Those desiring may send memorial contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org.