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ROBERT KNEALE New Carlisle, Indiana 1929 - 2004 Robert Kneale, age 74, of New Carlisle, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2004, in his home. Robert was born on November 15, 1929, in Gary, Indiana, to the late Russell and Ruth (Nichols) Kneale. He had been a resident of the New Carlisle area for 15 years, coming from LaPorte, Indiana. Mr. Kneale is survived by his sister, Anna Mae (Leonard) Charnatzky of Portage, Indiana; two brothers, Miles of Sarasota, Florida and Gerald of Lake Station, Indiana; and several nieces and nephews. Robert worked as a welder for the Budd Company for 30 years, before retiring on March 1, 1981. He was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Robert enjoyed spending his evenings and weekends hunting down and buying antiques. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held for Robert at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, October 4, 2004, in Swan Lake Memorial Gardens, 5700 E. US Highway 20, Michigan City, Indiana. Kaniewski Funeral Homes, New Carlisle, is handling the arrangements. (574) 277-4444. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Please view the obituary to sign the Guest Book at ww.post-trib.com

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Published by Post-Tribune on Oct. 1, 2004.

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DON "RED" BEAMON

October 1, 2004

GERRY, WE ARE VERY SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS OF BROTHER BOB. ANN AND I HAVE BEEN TO YOUR HOUSE TWICE TO SEE YOU.

I WORKED WITH BOB AND GERRY FOR ABOUT 30 YEARS, WE SHARED MANY GOOD TIMES TOGETHER AND BAD.

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE BOB.

DON & ANN BEAMON

Lou Wallace

October 1, 2004

My sympathy to the family. I knew Bob from working at The Budd Co., and also through his brother Gerry. He was a swell guy and I know he will be missed.

Sandra Sagud

October 1, 2004

Your Sunday calling to Okla. was missed, but the call you recieved was the greatest one a person could receive. Gods call. We will miss you greatly and will always Love you . Love Madelyn and Sandy

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