Mr. Chester Robert "Bob" Stevens, 81, of Frederick, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016, at the Hershey Medical Center. He was the husband of Helen V. Shreve Stevens, his loving wife of 58 years. Born in New Market on September 21, 1935, he was a son of the late Chester G. and Florence Young Stevens.
He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War and spent most of his time in Germany. He worked at Sears, Frederick Motor Company, Home Run Trucking and retired from Maryland Transportation Company. Bob was a member of the Francis Scott Key American Legion Post # 11 , the VFW Post # 3285 in Thurmont and was a life member of Independent Hose Company.
Surviving in addition to his wife are his children, Robert C. "Bobby" Stevens and wife Melissa, of Winter Haven, FL and daughter, Debra Lynn "Debbie" Stevens, of Frederick, daughter-in-law, Donna E. Stevens, two brothers, Donald L. "Donnie" Stevens, of Woodsboro and Warren E. Stevens and wife Judy, of Frederick, three granddaughters, Kristina "Nicki" Goldizen and husband Adam, Adrian Stevens and April Badger and husband Travis, one great granddaughter, Kaylee Goldizen, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Randy Eugene Stevens and his sister, Grace Wachter.
Bob's wishes were to be cremated with a celebration of his life in the spring of 2017. Arrangements are with the Keeney and Basford Funeral Home, 106 East Church Street, Frederick. Online condolences may be shared at keeneybasford.com.