Anderson, Indiana
1926 - 2004
Robert E. “Bob” Cleaver
June 25, 1926-June 12, 2004
Robert E. “Bob” Cleaver, 77, Anderson, died June 12, 2004, at Community Hospital after an extended illness.
He was born June 25, 1926, in Elwood, the son of Chris and Margaret Cleaver, and had lived in Anderson most of his life.
He retired from Delco-Remy in 1981 after 35 years of service.
Robert was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church, American Legion - Post #127, 40 & 8 Voiture #510, V.F.W. Post #266, Knights of Columbus – Council #563, B.P.O.E. Elk’s Lodge - #209, and was a former member of Killbuck Golf Club. He served in the Navy during WWII and received a Purple Heart.
He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Doris (Rector) Cleaver of Anderson; four children, Cindy Cleaver and fiancé Brian Frame of Frankton, Karen (husband, Dan) Dykes of Anderson, David Cleaver of Indianapolis, and Bruce Cleaver of Muncie; a step-daughter, Kyle (husband, John) Smith of Murfreesboro, TN.; seven grandchildren, Patrick Dykes, Craig Dykes, Gina Elliot, Kim (husband, Eric) Canada, Christy Cleaver, Michael Harvey, and Cameron Harvey; a great-grandchild, Lacie Austin; two brothers, Richard “Dick” (wife, Queenie) Cleaver of Fort Collins, CO., and Jim (wife, Nora) Cleaver of Alexandria; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, E. Jean Cleaver in 1967.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Ambrose Catholic Church with the Father Edward Dhondt officiating. Burial will be in Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by V.F.W. Post 266.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday at Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Ambrose Catholic Church or to St. Vincent DePaul.
Online Condolences:
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May the thoughts and prayers of those who love you comfort you at this time of sorrow. "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28
Rose Mullen
June 16, 2004 | Indianapolis, IN
My prayers and thoughts are with the famly.
Mary (Cleaver) Vecci
June 15, 2004 | Alliance, OH
Our Prayers go out to the family.
Gwen (Cleaver) Wikle and family and Mrs. Frances (Jack) Cleaver.
Gwen Wikle
June 14, 2004 | Anderson, IN
Seventy-seven years ago, the Lord blessed the world with a wonderful, kind & caring person. Although he had many hard and sad days, he and Jean had four beautiful children. He lovingly had the job of raising them mainly on his own. After they were grown, he was fortunate to meet and marry Doris. They had many good years, then his hard days started. His sparkle and smile got him through most of it, but when it became too difficult, even for him to handle, the Lord deceided it was time for him...
Janet (Cleaver) Garner
June 14, 2004 | Alexandria, IN
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Home
June 13, 2004 | Anderson, IN
