Robert attended Whites Institute School first through sixth grade and graduted from Linlawn High School. He completed his Bachelor's degree at Manchester College and his Master's at Indiana University. Robert was a Physical Training Instructor for the US Navy during World War II. He first married Virginia Mae Clark at Whites Chapel on June 2, 1940; she died February 6, 1977. He then married Velma Louise (Eppley) Ridenour on February 25, 1978; she died November 15, 1995. He taught and coached at Etna Green School from 1938-43, and was Principal at Lincolnville 1943-44 and Clay Township 1946-47. He was Superintendent at Whites Institute (now Whites Residential and Family Services) 31 years, until his retirement. Robert was a two-time recipient of the Sagamore of the Wabash and recieved the Wabash Distinguished Citizen Award. He was a member of the Wabash Kiwanis Club, the Wabash Friends Church, and was a Meals on Wheels volunteer. Robert was an avid golfer and scored a hole-in-one at the age of 90.
Robert attended Whites Institute School first through sixth grade and graduted from Linlawn High School. He completed his Bachelor's degree at Manchester College and his Master's at Indiana University. Robert was a Physical Training Instructor for the US Navy during World War II. He first married Virginia Mae Clark at Whites Chapel on June 2, 1940; she died February 6, 1977. He then married Velma Louise (Eppley) Ridenour on February 25, 1978; she died November 15, 1995. He taught and coached at Etna Green School from 1938-43, and was Principal at Lincolnville 1943-44 and Clay Township 1946-47. He was Superintendent at Whites Institute (now Whites Residential and Family Services) 31 years, until his retirement. Robert was a two-time recipient of the Sagamore of the Wabash and recieved the Wabash Distinguished Citizen Award. He was a member of the Wabash Kiwanis Club, the Wabash Friends Church, and was a Meals on Wheels volunteer. Robert was an avid golfer and scored a hole-in-one at the age of 90.
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