Robert Harold Van Auken, 52, of Lincoln, Arkansas passed away Monday, May 15, 2023 at home. He was born July 24, 1970 to Robert Charles and Barbara Taylor Van Auken in Visalia, California. Robert grew up in Visalia and attended Golden West High School, before relocating to Northwest Arkansas. Robert married Angela Drawbaugh January 22, 2005 in Springdale, Arkansas. Robert enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, mussel cars, guns, video games, listening to KISS, and Black label society, as well as taking care of his horse of 29 years; Murdock. Robert worked at Kawneer in Springdale, Arkansas within the manufacturing department for over twenty years.

Robert is Survived by his wife; Angela Van Auken, Three Sons; Hayden Van Auken of Lincoln, Charlie Brown and his wife Nichole of Centerton, Arkansas, Ryan Church of Lincoln, two grandchildren; Charles and Isla Brown of Centerton, Arkansas, Mother; Barbara Miller and husband John Miller of Fayetteville, Arkansas, best friend; Allen Lawson, and many other family and friends.

Family plans to have celebration of life service at a later date. Cremation arrangements by Benton County Memorial Park & Funeral Home, (479) 636-2412.