Robert E. Stemen, 93, of Van Wert died Thursday afternoon, October 9, 2025, at Vancrest of Van Wert.

He was born on August 6, 1932, in Van Wert the son of the late Ernest Edward Stemen and Ilo Pearl (Shivley) Stemen. On May 16, 1932, he married Jane Ann (Stemen) who also survives of Van Wert.

Family members include their three children, Gordon (Paula) Stemen of Van Wert, Randy (Beth) Stemen of Van Wert and Debbie Dietrich of Lewisville, North Carolina; grandchildren, Brian, Andrew, Jeremy, Laura Stemen and William Dietrich; twelve great-grandchildren; and one brother, Donald (Sandy) Stemen of Van Wert.

Robert was a 1950 graduate of Van Wert High School and served in the U.S. Air Force. After his service he had worked at Continental Can Company and then Bordens as a machine builder until he retired 1980. Robert was a member of the Van Wert American Legion Post #178 and the NRA.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 13, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., there will be calling hours from noon until the time of service all at Cowan & Son Funeral Home in Van Wert. Officiating will be Pastor Tim Owens of Pleasant Chapel United Methodist Church. Burial will take place at Ohio City Woodlawn Cemetery with military rites by Van Wert American Legion Post #178 and the Van Wert VFW Post #5803.

Preferred memorials are to Pleasant Chapel United Methodist or CHP Hospice.

Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded at cowanfuneralhome.com, Tribute Wall.