Robert "Bob" John Stika

April 30, 1939  -  August 3, 2026

Robert John “Bob” Stika died Monday, August 3 at his home in Iowa City, IA surrounded by his family.

Visitation will be Tuesday, August 11 from 3-6 p.m. at Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service, Iowa City. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to Johnson County SEATS or Iowa City Hospice.

Bob was born April 30, 1939, in Iowa City, the son of John and Alma (Unash) Stika and brother of Arlene and Dorie. He graduated from City High School in 1957.

He married Gail Kohl whom he later divorced. In 1983 he married Edyie Pirtle and they lived in Iowa City.

In the late ‘50’s, Bob worked for A & P Supermarkets and then Economy/Bankers Advertising in the bindery department. In 1960, he became a postal carrier in the Iowa City area and then in 1967, he became an Iowa City police officer. He served as a police officer for 23 years until disability retirement in 1990.

After recovering from his surgeries, he began to work for First National Bank in 1992. He worked as a parking lot attendant through the many changes at the bank from Mercantile to First Star and finally to US Bank. He retired in 2003 when the parking lot no longer required an attendant.

He enjoyed his retirement working on computer projects of pictures and music for his friends and his own enjoyment.

Bob was a weather spotter for TV9 News since the beginning of the weather spotter program. His name was often mentioned during the weather.

He was also the proud owner of The Knitting Shoppe with his wife Edyie, who had become an expert knitter.

Bob was a member of Iowa City Police Local 16, which he served as secretary for some time. He was also a member of the Iowa City Police Association and the Chiefs Association. For many years he helped organize the fund raisers for Local 16, including the many Policeman’s Balls and the country music show that brought LeRoy Van Dyke to town.

He worked hard in his careers and always tried to give it everything he had, and he had a good work ethic. He liked his many friends and family and his wonderful kitties, Sarah and Sammy.

Survivors include his wife, Edyie, sons Nick and his wife Dawn, Rob and his wife Lisa and grandsons Jesse, Tyler and Jacob and his sister Dorie Havel. Bob is also survived by numerous extended family, friends and colleagues.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his stepsons Jeffrey Pilkington and Mike Pilkington, his father-in-law Eugene Pirtle, mother-in-law Julianne Pirtle, daughter Tami, sister Arlene Neuzil, sister-in-law Margaret LaTour and brothers-in law Ralph Neuzil and Glen Havel.

We would like to thank Johnson County SEATS for always taking care of Bob’s rides with grace, and a special thank you to Iowa City Hospice.