ROBERT E. "BOB" NORDYKE, 85, passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2012, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born in Bluffton, he worked as a Plant Manager with Crossroads Children's Home, retiring in 1991. He was a member of the American Legion; a Boy Scout leader; Trustee at Asbury United Methodist Church, in Albion; and a volunteer at Turnstone Center. He was a survivor of the 'Battle of the Bulge'. He enjoyed woodworking, birdwatching and gardening, and was a magnet to all children. Surviving are his spouse of 65 years, Beverly Nordyke of Fort Wayne; daughters, Dana (Alan) Geller and Diane (Steven) Hoopengardner, both of Fort Wayne; son, Randy (Laura) Nordyke of Albion; daughter, Peggy (Scot) Green of Fort Wayne; son, Robin (Rebecca) Nordyke of Winchester; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Edward (Norma) Nordyke of Crystal River, Fla. He was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Nordyke; parents, William and Margaret Nordyke; and sisters, Pauline Murray, Dorothy Melton and Phyllis Emenhiser. Service is 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 22, 2012, at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road, with calling one hour prior. Calling also from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 21, 2012, at funeral home. Memorials may be made to Asbury United Methodist Church, Turnstone Center for Disabled Children & Adults, or The Honor Flight of Northeast Indiana. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.mccombandsons.com
Published in Fort Wayne Newspapers on July 20, 2012.
Published in Fort Wayne Newspapers on July 20, 2012.
ROBERT E. "BOB" NORDYKE, 85, passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2012, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born in Bluffton, he worked as a Plant Manager with Crossroads Children's Home, retiring in 1991. He was a member of the American Legion; a Boy Scout leader; Trustee at Asbury United Methodist Church, in Albion; and a volunteer at Turnstone Center. He was a survivor of the 'Battle of the Bulge'. He enjoyed woodworking, birdwatching and gardening, and was a magnet to all children. Surviving are his spouse of 65 years, Beverly Nordyke of Fort Wayne; daughters, Dana (Alan) Geller and Diane (Steven) Hoopengardner, both of Fort Wayne; son, Randy (Laura) Nordyke of Albion; daughter, Peggy (Scot) Green of Fort Wayne; son, Robin (Rebecca) Nordyke of Winchester; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Edward (Norma) Nordyke of Crystal River, Fla. He was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Nordyke; parents, William and Margaret Nordyke; and sisters, Pauline Murray, Dorothy Melton and Phyllis Emenhiser. Service is 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 22, 2012, at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road, with calling one hour prior. Calling also from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 21, 2012, at funeral home. Memorials may be made to Asbury United Methodist Church, Turnstone Center for Disabled Children & Adults, or The Honor Flight of Northeast Indiana. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.mccombandsons.com
Published in Fort Wayne Newspapers on July 20, 2012.
Published in Fort Wayne Newspapers on July 20, 2012.
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