Robert James Pace

Robert James “Bob” Pace, 84, of Evansville, Ind., passed away Friday, October 31, 2025, at the Heritage Center.

He was born at the old Saint Mary’s Hospital in Evansville on December 29, 1940. The son of Howard Jackson Pace and Eleanora M. (Kaffenberger) Pace, Bob was employed as a high school teacher at Mater Dei and Memorial, also serving as athletic director at Mater Dei and assistant athletic director at Memorial. He was a case manager at Evansville Arc, serving adult mentally handicapped clients. Bob was a proud grandfather and was devoted to his grandchildren’s activities and achievements. Bob, or Bobby as he was known in his later years, loved to garden and was especially proud of his tomatoes. He was an avid reader and loved history, trivia, and a good joke. Bobby was well known as a kind and humble man who never met a stranger.

Bob is survived by his son, Rick Pace (Carol); daughter, Lori Lander (Tim); and his beloved four grandchildren, Austen Pace, Hunter Pace, Madelyn Lander, and Mallory Lander.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Gary and Steve Pace; and numerous relatives.

A celebration of Bob’s life will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Browning Funeral Home, 738 East Diamond Avenue, Evansville, IN 47711. Burial will follow at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

Friends visited from 2 until 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Browning Funeral Home and again from 9 a.m. until service time on Thursday.

Memorial contributions may be made to Vanderburgh Humane Society, PO Box 6711, Evansville, IN 47719 or American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or Riley Children’s Foundation, PO Box 3356, Indianapolis, IN 46206.

Special thanks to the Heritage Center for the excellent care Bobby received there and to Browning Funeral Home for providing such warm and caring services.