Robert L. Sudduth

Robert L. Sudduth Sr., 89, of Angola, Indiana passed away early Friday morning, September 16, 2022 at Ossian Health and Rehabilitation Center in Ossian, Indiana.

He was born on January 18, 1933 in Adams County, Indiana to the lateTed J. Sudduth and late Beatrice Lavaughn (Stetzel) Johnson.

Bob was united in marriage to Hillis Ann Williams on July 8, 1950, in Rising Sun, Indiana and she survives.

He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Orland, Indiana and the American Legion Post #423 in Orland, Indiana.

Bob made a career faithfully serving his country in the United States Army. Upon entering the Army on September 20, 1955, he served his country during the Vietnam War, Peacetime, and culminating with the Desert Storm conflict. At the end of his service in January of 1993 he was honorably discharged, having attained the rank of CW4, Chief Warrant Officer 4th Grade. He also worked for the Indiana DNR for 20 years in Mongo, Indiana.

He enjoyed racing motorcycles, hunting and collecting guns.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Hillis Sudduth of Angola, Indiana; daughter, Debra (Sammy) Swygart-Tarlton of Decatur, Indiana; son, Robert (Shelly) Sudduth Jr. of Winfield, Pennsylvania; son, Ronald (Pamela) Sudduth of Pleasant Lake, Indiana; son-in-law, Jim Brobst of Decatur, Indiana; sister, Joyce Steiner of Linn Grove, Indiana; 13 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Allen Sudduth; a daughter, Peggy Brobst; and a brother, Frederick Sudduth Sr.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur, Indiana with Pastor Rodger Strong officiating. Military graveside honors will be conducted by American Legion Post #43 Color Guard at the funeral home. Interment will be held at a later date at Decatur Cemetery.

Friends and family will be received from 3-7 p.m. Monday, September 19, 2022, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur and one hour prior to services Tuesday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to the Church of the Nazarene in Orland, Indiana

Arrangements are by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur, Indiana.