Robert J. "Bob" Bateman of Milford. Proud father of Michael Bateman, Valerie Zion, Jeffrey W. (Rebecca) Bateman, P. Robert (Danielle) Bateman and Sandra L. (Bobby) Sales. Loving grandfather of eight grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Preceded in death by his parents Bud and Helen Steinkolk. U.S. Air Force Veteran, racing driver, salesman, business owner, probation officer and entrepreneur. Passed away January 6, 2023, at the age of 86.

Family and friends will be received on Friday, January 13 from 6-8 PM in the Tufts Schildmeyer Funeral Home, 129 N. Riverside Ave., Loveland, where funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 14 at 10:30 AM. Interment Graceland Memorial Gardens.