Robert Wayne Beeler (Bob), 80, of Roland, Iowa went to be with the Lord early in the morning of Thursday August 4th, 2016 with family members by his side. Bob died at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa after battling respiratory problems. He was born on September 22, 1935 to Charley and Allethea (Pearson) Beeler. After the death of his mother when he was just 5 years old, his dad Charley married Lenore (Stewart) Beeler. Bob was raised by Charley and Lenore Beeler near Graysville, Missouri. A loving husband, Bob married the love of his life Janice (Hurley) Beeler on December 28, 1957. He loved her with his entire heart and often took time to recall the moment they met. He never hesitated to take every opportunity to tell people how lucky he was to have such a good woman. An honorable countryman, Bob served as a tracked vehicle mechanic with the United States Army from 1957 to 1959 with a yearlong tour in Iceland. He served in the Army Reserves for the following 6 years and ended his military service as a Specialist E4 in 1963. He was proud of his country and his service in the 2nd Armored Division. A dedicated worker, Bob worked as a foreman and superintendent for Sundstrand in Ames for over 35 years before retiring. He continued working for Sundstrand as a consultant for a number of years after he retired. Bob was politically active and served on the Roland City Council. He also served as a delegate for the Republican Party at the state level. The outdoors was a big part of Bob's life. Bob enjoyed both hunting and fishing with his children, grandkids, and friends. He enjoyed pheasant, duck, and quail hunting in the fall and cat fishing on the Chariton River in Missouri in the summer. Fishing trips to Canada were also a favorite for him. An avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan, Bob always wanted to have enough grandkids so that he could have a baseball team. Bob was very proud of all his grandchildren and great grandchild. He enjoyed watching his grandkids participate in sports. These included baseball, football, soccer, lacrosse and shooting sports. I am sure that Bob would tell you that his relationship with the Lord and his fellowship with the congregation and pastors of the Nevada Baptist Church was very dear to him. He attended Nevada Baptist Church for over 40 years and served several terms as a deacon. The AWANA program was special to him and he served as a leader in it. Before his health failed him, Bob helped with building the current Nevada Baptist Church. Now he is with the Lord. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother, two nephews Larry and David Mathes, and a brother-in-law Ola (Dutch) Mathes. Bob is survived by his wife of 58 years Janice, a son Dan and wife Deb Beeler, a daughter Kathy and husband Deric Kidd, a daughter Tracy and husband Craig Dischinger, and sisters Elaine Mathes and Venetta Keefauver. He is also survived by his grandchildren Michael and wife Brittany Beeler, Steven Beeler, Paige Glasnapp and fiancé Jake Swihart, Sebastian Kidd, Jaden, Maddox, and Jaxon Dischinger, and one great grandchild Mason Beeler along with countless other friends and relatives. Bob was a devoted son, husband, brother, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who loved his entire family deeply. Bob was loyal, devoted, and had a kind and gentle soul. He will be remembered by all who have come to know him throughout his life.