Dr. Robert (Bob) Frederick Steffen, 84, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister. Survivors include his partner of 40 years, Gay Meredith; sons and daughters-in-law, Mitchell and Terry Steffen of New York, and Patrick and Monica Steffen of Utah; daughters and sons-in-law, Tracy and John Sermon of Utah, and Kelly and Rick Farthing of Virginia; 16 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 3 nephews, all from San Francisco. Bob was a veteran of the United States Marines. He graduated from Syracuse University with a PHD and retired from Virginia Tech with 25 years of service. He was a man with varied interests and hobbies: among them were photography, short wave radio, weather spotting, wildlife rescue, bird watching, boating and reading. He was an accomplished electrician and a computer guru yet also enjoyed yoga and meditation. Sincere thanks are extended to the staff of Commonwealth Senior Living at Christiansburg for their kindness and dedicated care. A visitation and a time to share memories will be held on Saturday, April 13 from 3:30-6:00 p.m. at the Snowville Ruritan Building, 4866 Lead Mine Road, Snowville, VA 24347. The Steffen family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com Family Gathering Saturday, April 13, 2019 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM Snowville Ruritan Building 4866 Lead Mine Road Snowville,VA 24347