Robert Stirm, Jr., DDS

February 2, 1959 - January 7, 2023

Walnut Creek - Robert Lewis Stirm, Jr., DDS. It is with great sadness and incredibly heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Robert L Stirm, Jr., DDS, at the age of 63 in Concord, California. It was too soon.

Robert “Bo” L Stirm, Jr, was born in Laredo, Texas, the second of four children, and, as an Air Force brat, was raised in Europe; Foster City, CA; and Tampa, FL. Bo attended San Mateo High, San Mateo, and graduated from Chamberlain High School, Tampa, FL. He played many sports but exceled at football and wrestling winning the 1977 Florida State Wrestling Championship in his weight class. Bo, a Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo graduate, and Georgetown University School of Dentistry graduate, settled in Walnut Creek and started his own dental practice of 35 years in Concord.

A fiercely loving father of Nicholas, Ryan (Ariel), and Sommer; grandfather of Phoenix; devoted son of Robert L. Stirm, Col, USAF, retired; preceded in death by his beloved son, Cody Hunter Stirm, and by his mother Loretta Faye (nee Mrosko) Adams; brother of Lorrie (Norm) Kitching, Roger (Nevert) Stirm, and Cynthia (Steve) Pierson; uncle to Christopher (Alissa) Clark, Jessica (Nelson) Diaz, and Norman Kitching. Bo was a beloved father, grandfather, son, brother, nephew, cousin, relative, and friend to many who will forever miss his gentle and understanding nature, deep loyalty, and sparkling infectious smile.

Dr. Stirm, a disciple of optimism and attention to detail, had a very special connection with his patients. He fostered a family environment in his practice, caring for his patients and his staff’s needs, going that extra mile to ensure everything was perfect.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, March 4, 2023, at 12:00pm at the Walnut Creek Civic Center, 1375 Civic Center Drive, Walnut Creek, CA, in the Assembly Hall. Memorial contributions in his name may be made to the American Diabetes Association.