Robert “Bob” Datzman Jr., 80, of Kentland, passed away at his home on Friday, August 23, 2019. He was born April 10, 1939 in Watseka, IL to the late Robert C. Datzman Sr. and Jennie (Vanderwall) Datzman.

Bob was a graduate of A.J. Kent High School and attended Purdue University for Agriculture.

His marriage was to Sandra Sue King on January 5, 1980 in Kentland. Sandra preceded him in death on December 10, 2017.

Bob was past President of the Earl Park Lions Club and was also a member of the Elks Club, Watseka.

He farmed most of his life in the Newton County area, recently he drove a fertilizer truck for Nutrien Ag Solutions of Sheldon, IL.

Bob was truly a gifted conversationalist and talking with people gave him great joy throughout his life. Another of his passions was hosting cookouts as that brought people together and inspired the conversations he so loved. He was also a skilled fabricator and mechanic that could literally fix anything when it came to machinery.

He is survived by his daughter, Tina (Donald) Lovella of Chandler, AZ; step-son, Bradley King Stonebarger of Kentland; two brothers, Gene (Linda) Datzman of Indianapolis, and Steve (Linda) Datzman of Earl park. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death along with his parents and wife is a step-daughter, Colette Marie Stonebarger.

A Celebration of Life and Inurnment in Fairlawn Cemetery for Bob will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made in Bob’s name to Newton County 4-H Livestock or the Kentland United Methodist Church.

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