Robert "Bob" Pate

July 9, 1971 - April 25, 2020

Robert “Bob” Pate Boone, Iowa Robert (Bob) Dean Pate, 48 of Boone, Iowa passed away on Saturday April 25, 2020 of complications from congestive heart failure at Mercy medical center. In accordance with Bob’s wishes his body will be cremated. The family will have a celebration of life at a later date. Bob was born on July 9, 1971 in Iowa City, Iowa. Bob grew up in Madrid, Iowa and graduated with the class of 1990. Bob was joined in marriage on June 7, 1992 to Rena Adamson and together they raised two children, Mitchell and Cody. Throughout his life Bob enjoyed working, spending time with his friends and family and camping. Bob was famous among his friends for his outdoor cooking. Bob was a gentle giant, always giving big hugs to those he loved. Bob was preceded in death by his grandmother, Minnie Parmer, his father-in-law, Ken Bull, and two uncles, Bill and John Pate. Bob is survived by his wife, Rena, his two boys Mitchell and Cody, his mother, Darlene Evenski, one brother, Wills Evenski, one sister, Lisa Anderson (Tyler Davis), two nieces, Michelle Dickerson and Paige Anderson, one nephew, Connor Anderson all of Boone, Foster parents, Linda and Steve Santee of Madrid, aunt Chris Pate of Madrid and several cousins. Donations made to the family will go to The "Santa’s Angels" program that Bob started to assist families in need at Christmas. Schroeder-Stark-Welin Funeral Home, 609 7th Street, Boone, Iowa is assisting the family. Online condolences may be left at www.schroederfuneral.com. Schroeder-Stark-Welin Funeral Home 515-432-4550