Robert Bebb

Robert Duane Bebb, son of Lee Forest Bebb and Ruth Ann Ayres Bebb, was born Jan. 29, 1961 in Jefferson. Robert graduated from Jefferson High School in 1979. He met the love of his life Teresa Ann Heater in 1983 and the two were united in marriage on Dec. 29, 1984 in Rippey. The couple lived in Bagley for a year, moved to Indiana for a year and a half, and finally in 1987, they moved to their forever home outside of Perry. 

Robert and Teresa were blessed with four children, Amber Ann, Ashley Renee, Austin Robert, and Alexander Ryan. Robert started his career as a farmer, drove truck for 36 years and would have completed his 20th year driving for Walmart on his birthday. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and boating when he had the time. He liked to listen to music, especially Bluegrass and Blues. Robert loved spending time with his family especially his kids and grandsons who had a special place in his heart. He was a proud Mason and a member of the Scottish Rite in Des Moines.

Robert was preceded in death by his little girl Amber Ann on Sept. 1, 1989; his father Lee on Dec. 5, 2017; and his father-in-law Bobby Heater on Jan. 24, 2019. His mother Ruth Ann passed soon after on Dec. 27, 2021. 

He is survived by his wife of 36 years Teresa Bebb of Perry; daughter Ashley Bebb Walker (Ezra) of Ogden; sons Austin Bebb and Alexander Bebb both of Ames; three grandsons: AJ Walker, Zane Walker, and Ezekiel Walker; sisters Leann Cox of Prescott, Iowa, Rose Bebb of Prophetstown, IL, Thelma Roloff (Carl) of Aledo, IL; and brother David Bebb (Diane) of New London, Iowa; other relatives and many friends. 

Visitation was held from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 28 at Hastings Funeral Home in Perry. A Masonic Service was held at 7:30 p.m. by Rhodes Lodge #303 (Ralph Walker). Funeral Services were at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29 also at the funeral home. Pastor Rob Ramirez from Waters Edge Church in Ogden provided words of comfort. Casket bearers were Austin Bebb, Alexander Bebb, Ezra Walker, AJ Walker, Steve Wilkening, and Carl Roloff. Honorary bearers were Jeff Ford, Joe Ramaekers, Brad Drummond, Terry Foster, Dave Hendersen, Ralph Walker, Many other Friends & Family. Ashley Walker, Austin Bebb & AJ Walker sang I’ll Fly Away. Recorded song was When I’m Gone By: Joey + Rory. 

Memorials may be sent to Hastings Funeral Home – P.O. Box #204 – Perry, IA 50220