Robert Gene Steenhoek was born November 4, 1944, to Hubert and Johanna (Kamerick) Steenhoek, south of Pella. He passed away on January 16, 2021, at the Pella Regional Heath Center.

Robert is survived by his brother Wayne Steenhoek. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings: Ronald Steenhoek who died in infancy, Gladys Steenhoek, Marvin (Jean) Steenhoek, and Raymond (Zella) Steenhoek.