Robert Thomas Beale, 74, of Bettendorf, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at his home in Bettendorf,surrounded by his family. Inurnment will take place at Pinehill Cemetery at a later date. There are no services planned at this time.

Robert was born on January 22, 1952, in Davenport, IA,the son of Raymond and Margaret (Fort) Beale. He graduated from Bettendorf High School in 1970 and then shortly after, married Judith Reese on September 30, 1972, in Milan. He worked at Case-IH on the combine assembly line for 31.5 years, retiring in 2003.

Robert was an avid Iowa Hawkeye Football fan, he enjoyed watching drag racing. He was a Mopar enthusiast and was a proud owner of a 1969 Road Runner. 

Survivors include his wife, Judith of Bettendorf and his son, Brandon (Loan) Beale of Geneseo, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Howard Beale,James Beale and Bill Beale.