Robert E. Crowell

Robert E. "Bob" Crowell, 74 years old of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at his residence.

He was born on Sunday, January 18, 1942 in Union City, Indiana the son of the late James Crowell and the late Laura (Shockey) Crowell.

Bob was employed at the Decatur Daily Democrat and retired with 15 years of service. Prior to his employment at the Democrat, he drove semi for Thunderbird Products for 18 years. He loved to fish and play music.

He is survived by three daughters, Deborah (Gary) Kelsay & Dr. Kathryn (Randy) Wren both of Winchester, IN; and Roberta (Gary) Hobbs of Marshall, IN; two sons, Chuck (Tonia Benge) Crowell of Decatur and Steve (Lisa) Crowell of Rockford, OH; wife, Marilyn Crowell of Willshire, OH; two sisters, Dr. Lois Crowell Firth of St. Augustine, FL and Jean Pozek of Gettysburg, OH; eight grandchildren, Brandi (Brad) Gastineau; Danielle (Ryan) Stemmer; James (Tara) Crowell Jr.; Elaine (TJ) Clifford; Lauren (Kyle) Harbison; Casey Hobbs; Emily Crowell; and Leah Wren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Preceding Robert in death was a brother, David Jones.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, December 8, 2016 at Praise Point Church in Willshire, Ohio with Pastor Brad Kittle officiating. Interment will follow in the Willshire Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 12:30 until the time of service on Thursday, December 8 at the church .