Robert Allan Maxwell passed away on Wednesday June 3, 2026, while a patient at Majestic Care of Connersville in Connersville, Ind., at the age of 85. Bob was born in Davenport on April 27, 1941, one of six children of George Allen and Alice Louise (Kronenberg) Maxwell.
In May of 1962, Bob was united in marriage to the former Kathy Lucas in Davenport. On Jan. 9, 1970, in Rock Island, he was united in marriage to the former Sandra Tague. Together they shared 56 years of marriage and together they created a lovingly blended family of five children. They moved to Indiana in 1985.
Bob was a devoted member of the Cincinnati Primitive Baptist Church for over 30 years. While living in Iowa, Bob was a member of the Davenport Presbyterian Church and the Davenport Moose. He was also a member of the Eagles while living in Texas. He retired after 39 years from International Harvester/Navistar, where he was an engine tester. When he wasn’t testing the engines, he could be found making meals for his co-workers.
In his younger days in Iowa, Bob coached Little League, participated in bowling and golfing leagues. He enjoyed going camping, fishing and exploring flea markets. He loved playing the German card game Skat. He and Sandra would travel across the United States to play in competitions. He also enjoyed working with his Woodmizer sawmill and was an avid fan of any type of school’s sports. He was a collector of Griswold Iron Skillets. He loved traditions and family celebrations. Cookie bake in December was a favorite. He wanted his grandchildren to remember him as always having ice cream in the freezer.
His love and memories will be cherished by his wife, Sandra; children, Sandi Marie (Mark) Bennett, Kenneth Robert Maxwell, Sara E. Giacalone, Natalie (Eric) Roots, and Elizabeth (Vincent) Schurger; grandchildren, Brandon (Kaity) Bennett, Justin Bennett, Kimberly (Jake) Ruwe, Amanda (Kiefer) Musiel, Kolten Maxwell, Adam Giacalone, Alex Giacalone, Clayton (Hallie) Roots, Caleb Roots, Benjamin (Madison) Roots, Annika Roots, Nolan Robert Roots, Gabriel Schurger, Samuel Schurger and Evelyn Schurger; and seven great-grandchildren. He will be in the thoughts of his siblings, Marge (Richard) Klein, Mary (Brian) Christensen, Edwin (Sharon) Maxwell and John D. (Joan) Maxwell: sister-in-law Joyce Maxwell, as well as a large extended family.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, George B. Maxwell and a son-in-law, David Giacalone.
Family and friends may gather for visitation at Cinnamon Ridge Dairy Farm, 10600 275th St., Donahue, on Sunday, July 5, from 2-4 p.m. A eulogy will be given at 3:30 p.m.
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