Judge Robert Edward Kirsch, 69, Fort Wayne, formerly of Ligonier, died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022.

He was born Jan. 11, 1953.

On Aug. 24, 1974, he married Carol Vawrinek.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Carol Kirsch, Fort Wayne; their sons, Brian (Emily Schroeder) and Scott (Rebekah), both of Fort Wayne and David (Elizabeth), Greencastle; eight grandchildren; and a sister, Carol L. Kirsch, Fort Wayne.

 Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier, is assisting the family with arrangements.