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Robert Etheridge Obituary
Evansville, Ind.
Robert Dale Etheridge, 75, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2013 at St. Mary's Medical Center.
Robert was born in Evansville, Indiana on June 16, 1937 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Etheridge. He graduated from Bosse High School and the University of Evansville. Robert worked as a Deputy Sheriff for 22 years and retired as General Manager of Ohio Valley Wireless. He loved racing cars, rugby and playing pool. Robert was a member of a parachute jump team in the U.S. Airforce and made over 3,000 jumps during the Vietnam War.
Robert is survived by his friend, Bill (Fran) Bartley of Evansville, IN. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Etheridge.
Friends may visit from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Browning Funeral Home, 738 Diamond Ave., Evansville, IN 47711. There will be no services at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 6301 Old Boonville Highway, Evansville, IN 47715.
Condolences may be made online at www.browningfuneral.com.
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Dale Garrett
April 27, 2013
First time I met Bob he seemed to be a happy and lucky guy. He was full of life and constantly on the go. Bob will be mssed.
Guy McLimore
April 26, 2013
Bob was one-of-a-kind. Bold, fun-loving, and sharp as a tack. Anyone who ever knew him will never be able to forget him. He wrote his life in broad strokes and dark inks, for all to see. Never afraid. Farewell, my friend.
Bob Embler
April 24, 2013
Bob, ... What could anyone say about you??? You were "The Bob" long before I was! Love ya man!
Janet London-Weyer
April 24, 2013
A wonderful man who I met through his many years of dedicated volunteer service at WNIN Public Broadcasting. Had many a good laugh with Bob and his sidekick Bill. RIP Bob.
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Lori Cook
April 24, 2013
Bob,you & others helped introduce me to the world of role playing for that I am grateful.I remember the times we played at conventions and egg many yrs ago. And then chatted on facebook.You will surely be missed by many old friend.
April 23, 2013
Bob,you helped introduce me to the world of role playing. For that I am ever grateful. enjoyed going to the conventions,egg ect...Just to be able to see you and all the others. And as we got older I njoyed our chats on facebook. You will be missed by us all old friend.Thank You
Greg Schwartz
April 23, 2013
Many the memories of games and computers and all things that go bump in the night at conventions. Rest well Bob!
Thomas Dunville
April 23, 2013
The Halls, the Parties, the good times won't be quite the same without Bob.
Billie Glimpse
April 23, 2013
Bob, you are truly missed amoung your friends. It was just time and we understand. Look Steve up for me an dplay a few rounds of roll playing games for ole times sake. We all love you and miss you.
Barbi Joines Gray
April 23, 2013
Bob will be missed by many. Its wonderful that he had such good and caring friends as he did with your family, you were always family to him.
Beth McCarty
April 23, 2013
And so it goes, that slowly, ever so slowly, the party up there gets better and better, and those of us left behind think more and more about what a joyous reunion it will be when our time comes. Looking forward to seeing you again Bob, thanks.
April 23, 2013
Take care, Bob. I still remember all the good days when we were still able to play rugby!
Gale B.
Gayle (Seavers) Crowe
April 23, 2013
Sorry to hear the passing of Bob, I have known him for many many years from our old neighborhood. I will never forget the time that I was at Pafflin Lake and I was up on the high dive getting ready to dive when all of a sudden there was Bob pushing me off the board and to my suprise there went my bathing suit top. We have laughed about that for many years. May he rest in peace and now he is with his Mom and Dad and the rest of his loved ones.
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