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2019

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ROBERT SHOEMAKER Obituary

ROBERT C. SHOEMAKER, 92, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019. Mr. Shoemaker was born Oct. 12, 1926, in Decatur, the son of the late Earl and Sadie Louise (Marsh) Shoemaker. He served his country honorably with the United States Navy during World War II. On Jan. 11, 1958, he married Carolyn Maxine Sheefel. He worked for Animal Care and Control as a humane officer for over 20 years. He loved fishing, strawberry ice cream, joking, building shelves, concrete work, and painting. Surviving are his wife, Carolyn Sheefel; children, Bob (Waneta) Shoemaker, Cindy (Don) Pilkinton, Pamela (Tina Davis) Shoemaker, and Tammy (Bill) Corn; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mary Waugh (Shoemaker). Private family services will take place at a later time. Arrangements entrusted to C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Aug. 3, 2019.

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Ted Ballard

August 7, 2021

Just thinking of a man that was like a 2nd dad to me. Good man. Funny guy. Always smiling. Liked too joke around.

Lana Foster

August 6, 2019

Wayne and I are Praying for you and your Family. Many Hugs.

Ted Ballard

August 6, 2019

Bob Shoemaker was like a dad of the neighborhood. The Ballard boys all grew up in the same neighborhood with all of his kids. Bob was a good man, and a great asset to the neighborhood, City of Fort Wayne, and the World. He will be missed, but live on through our memories. Thank You "Dad."
God's Blessings to You and the Shoemaker Family....

Peggy & Janet Harrison

August 4, 2019

Pam and Tammy so sorry for your loss!! Praying for you during this difficult time.
Love you!!

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