ROBERT M. BISHOP, 79, passed away on Monday, Feb. 4, 2013. Born Feb. 17, 1933, in Fort Wayne, he was one of six children and the son of Merle and Alma Bishop (Meyer). He graduated from Central High School in 1951. He then attended Indiana Tech where he was awarded a Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering in 1954. Shortly after graduation from college, he married Roberta (Bobbie) Ulrey of Fort Wayne. Bobbie had just graduated from Central Catholic High School, Fort Wayne. Bob was hired by Essex Wire, Fort Wayne in 1955. For Essex, Bob managed the Hillsdale, Mich. plant before being selected to be plant manager and build the state-of-the-art Vincennes, Indiana plant. Bob later returned to Fort Wayne where he subsequently was named President of the Magnet Wire Division. Bob retired at age 54 enjoyed spending time with his wife, his children and their families. He is survived by his wife, Bobbie; daughter, Brenda Bishop; sons, Brad (Nichole) and Rob (Lois); grandchildren, Angela, Jacob, Ashley, Kaitlyn, Madison, Paul and Grace; and one great-grandchild, Brody; and brother, Merle Jr. (Glova). Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 10700 Aboite Center Road, with calling one hour prior. Calling also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, at Covington Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road, with a vigil service at 3:30 p.m. and an Elks service at 7 p.m. He will be laid to rest at Catholic Cemetery. Please consider a donation to Heartland Hospice, 1315 Directors Row Suite 200 Fort Wayne, IN 46808. www.covingtonmemorial.com
Published in Fort Wayne Newspapers on February 5, 2013
Published in Fort Wayne Newspapers on February 5, 2013
ROBERT M. BISHOP, 79, passed away on Monday, Feb. 4, 2013. Born Feb. 17, 1933, in Fort Wayne, he was one of six children and the son of Merle and Alma Bishop (Meyer). He graduated from Central High School in 1951. He then attended Indiana Tech where he was awarded a Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering in 1954. Shortly after graduation from college, he married Roberta (Bobbie) Ulrey of Fort Wayne. Bobbie had just graduated from Central Catholic High School, Fort Wayne. Bob was hired by Essex Wire, Fort Wayne in 1955. For Essex, Bob managed the Hillsdale, Mich. plant before being selected to be plant manager and build the state-of-the-art Vincennes, Indiana plant. Bob later returned to Fort Wayne where he subsequently was named President of the Magnet Wire Division. Bob retired at age 54 enjoyed spending time with his wife, his children and their families. He is survived by his wife, Bobbie; daughter, Brenda Bishop; sons, Brad (Nichole) and Rob (Lois); grandchildren, Angela, Jacob, Ashley, Kaitlyn, Madison, Paul and Grace; and one great-grandchild, Brody; and brother, Merle Jr. (Glova). Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 10700 Aboite Center Road, with calling one hour prior. Calling also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, at Covington Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road, with a vigil service at 3:30 p.m. and an Elks service at 7 p.m. He will be laid to rest at Catholic Cemetery. Please consider a donation to Heartland Hospice, 1315 Directors Row Suite 200 Fort Wayne, IN 46808. www.covingtonmemorial.com
Published in Fort Wayne Newspapers on February 5, 2013
Published in Fort Wayne Newspapers on February 5, 2013
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