Robert W. Evans
Robert W. Evans, 89, of Rochester passed away at 6:40 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017 at Hickory Creek of Rochester.
On March 16, 1928, Robert was born in South Bend to Wilby G. and Rethal Irene Beehler Evans.
Robert and Norma J. Bitterling were married in Rochester on July 11, 1948. They shared 45 years of life’s adventures. Their union produced two daughters, Sherry and Christina. Sadly Norma passed away on Jan. 2, 1993.
Robert is lovingly remembered by his special friend, Regina Roberts of Nappanee; four brothers: Gerald C. Evans and wife Juanita of Columbia City, Larry W. Evans of Rochester, David L. Evans of Florida, Mick Evans and wife Judy of Rochester, sister-in-law Roberta Evans of Rochester; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding Robert in death are his parents, wife, two daughters: Christina J. Swango and Sherry L. Rogers; brother, Gene Evans; two sisters-in-law: Carolyn Joan Evans and Joanie Evans.
A public graveside service for Robert W. Evans will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at the Rochester IOOF Cemetery. Pastor Mike VanHeyningen will officiate.
Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Cancer fund through the Northern Indiana Community Foundation, 715 Main St., Rochester, IN 46975