Robert "Bob" Edwin Deupree, 82, 0f Story City, formerly of Colo, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Bethany Manor in Story City, Iowa.

Bob was born April 3, 1941, in Persia, Iowa, the son of Carl and Melinda (Hammond) Deupree. He graduated from Tri-Center High School. Bob was united in marriage to Marilyn Allen in 1961 at home in Persia, Iowa. Marilyn preceded Bob in death in 2013. Bob had been a meat cutter, grocery store owner, restaurant owner, delivered fuel oil, and was a farmer. He was a member of the Colo Methodist Church and had been a member of the Colo Fire and Rescue Department, the Colo Lions Club, and various bowling teams. Bob enjoyed fishing and baseball. In his boyhood, Bob bought stock in the Baltimore Orioles Baseball Team and enjoyed following Baltimore Orioles Baseball.

Bob is survived by three daughters: Pamela (Merle) Wilson of Colo, Michelle (Coltin) Adams of Colo, Rebecca (David) Swanson of Colo; 7 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; two brothers: Dwain Deupree of Council Bluffs, Arlon Deupree of Council Bluffs; and 1 sister: Karleen Risner of Council Bluffs.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Marilyn; his son: Bryan Deupree; and a great-grandson: Tanner.

Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Wednesday, December 13 at the Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home in Nevada, Iowa.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, December 14, 2023 at the Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home.

Interment will be in the Colo Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Colo Fire and Rescue Department.

Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home in Nevada is handling arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.rasmussonfh.com