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1932
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2013
Robert Below Obituary
Evansville, Ind.
On Sunday, January 13, 2013, Robert "Bob" Below's decade long battle with Alzheimers ended his 80 years of living on this side of forever.
He lived with his illness just as he lived his entire life, with graceful, silent courage. Bob filled his days with a dedication to faith, family, woodworking and humor. His greatest love was his family, his wife of 58 years, Nancy; and daughters, Bonnie Alcorn and Ronda (David) Espenlaub. His six grandchildren were his joy, he called them all by nicknames he gave them. When he wasn't taking them camping or to vacation in Florida, fixing or building them something in his woodshop, then he was calling them by their nicknames while playfully "strong-arming". The grandchildren he adored are Cregg "Dough" (Jamie) Stambush, Nathan "Nope-Nope" (Jamie) Espenlaub, Tim "Timbob" Alcorn, Drake "Mow Mow" Espenlaub, Meredith "Merebear" (Danielle) Alcorn and Heath "Heefer" Espenlaub. He had four great-grandchildren who always made him smile, even well into his illness. Uncle Bob never greeted any of his numerous nieces and nephews without a pinch, a punch, knuckle pop or a platitude. He was "the baby" of seven siblings who preceded him in death, leaving behind two sisters-in-law, Judy and Mary Below.
On Saturday, January 19, 2013, between 1 and 5 p.m. an open house celebration of Bob's life will take place for family, friends and Hospice caretakers at David and Ronda's home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at alz.org or to Deaconess Hospice, 600 Mary Street, Evansville, IN 47747.
Pierre Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Below
Betty & Will Alexander
January 19, 2013
Bonnie, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
January 17, 2013
Nancy you and your family are in our thoughts & prayers. Bob will always be remembered as such a fun person, we have so many stories that have been shared of Jerry's time with him at George Koch Sons.
Jerry & Paulette Fuchs
January 17, 2013
Nancy and family, Our deepest sympathy goes to you and your family. I have fond memories of Bob and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Theresa (Brantley) Langley and family
Cathy Hoffmann
January 17, 2013
Ronda,
From reading this and hearing the stories you've told about your dad, his was truly a life well lived. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
William Brian
January 16, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kathy Clodfelter
January 16, 2013
Rhonda,
YOur father's journey is over and he enjoys a much bigger reward. Find comfort in opening your home and heart to him in his time of need. May those precious memories of special moments bring you comfort and peace. God's Blessings to you and yours.
Daren & Rosemary Shelton
January 16, 2013
Nancy & Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. Bob was a good, pleasant man and we remember so many fun and cherished times we had with you & Bob at the George Koch Sons parties and other occasions. May all of you be comforted knowing his life was special.
Betty Sue Brinkmann
January 16, 2013
Nancy, Bonnie, and Rhonda and Families, our deepest sympathy. Earl and Betty Sue (Truitt) Brinkmann. (Sturgis, KY)
Ethan Hostettler
January 16, 2013
Rhonda, so sorry to hear of your father's passing. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Suzanne Bigham
January 16, 2013
What a pleasant man and a pleasure to know!
John Maxwell
January 16, 2013
So sorry for your lose Rhonda and Dave Best Wishes to you and your families
Greg Lannert
January 16, 2013
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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