ROBERT-THORN-Obituary

ROBERT A. "ROB" THORN

Hoagland, Indiana

Age 42

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DIED
June 29, 2015
AGE
42
LOCATION
Hoagland, Indiana

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ROBERT "ROB" A. THORN, 42, of Hoagland, formerly of Decatur, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2015, at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Now, he is living with the Lord after being a faithful servant. He was an elementary school teacher for F.W.C.S. for 16 years. Surviving are his wife,...

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We are so sorry for the passing of Rob. He and his family are some of the nicest genuine people we have ever met. With deepest sympathy and prayers for comfort and peace.

Rob had me as a guest speaker into his classroom at Holland school for Veterans Day on a few occasions. I am a Vietnam Veteran. He and his students made me feel as though I was a hero. Rob taught with my wife, Teresa. Teresa admired Rob for his unusual expertise in teaching and his classroom control. Rob quickly became my friend. When in his room I could never tell whether he acted more interested in my presentation or the children did. He had that unusual trait about him that so few...

So sorry to hear about your loss, Mr.Thorn was a wonderful person, how lucky you are to have had him in your lives. He was my favorite teacher at Holland. He always made jokes and made class so much fun. I looked up to him, because he was always so kind and loving. He made me feel special because I'm adopted and we had discussions about adoption, and how it is such a great thing. We also had family members with autism in common, he always took his time to talk to me about his life and asked...

My Love and Prayers to Jenn, Spencer & Mikenna, keeping you all close in my Heart. God Bless. Ms. Cindie from IMA

So sorry to hear of your loss. He was an amazing teacher and great role model. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. God bless
-Mcfeeters family

Sorry, Bob & Ann, for the loss of your son. May God carry you through this time of sorrow. Lucille Cole

We are so sorry for your loss. Mr.Thorn was a great teacher and will always be remembered by the people he knew. Many prayers to you.

Sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Thorn, He was always pleasant and neat in his appearance at Holland elementary school where I came to know him. May he rest in peace and my prayers and sympathy go out to his family.

My deepest sympathies to the entire family. Rob was one of my hardest working and courageous students at BJHS. His faith was evident and a strong witness to those who knew him. Even during this difficult time I'm sure it is a comfort to know he is with His Lord now. May you each know His peace, comfort and strength at this time.