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Robert Nave Obituary

ROBERT G. NAVE, 55, of Decatur, died Wednes day, Jan. 2, 2008, at his residence. Born Sept. 25, 1952, in Huntington County, he was the son of the late Robert A. Nave and Martha (Graham) Nave. He married Roberta "Bobbie" Harter, in 1993; she survives. He was employed with ADT Security Systems. Surviving are his wife, Roberta "Bobbie" Nave of Decatur; son, Shawn (Stacey) Nave of Fort Wayne; daughters, Kelly Nave of Fort Wayne and Holly (Travis Brownlow) Nave and Tammy Bodle, both of Decatur; son, Troy Abell of Decatur; sister, Mrs. Frank (Debbie) Bowman of Huntington; brother, Barry Nave of Huntington; sisters, Mrs. Randy (Tami) Oden of Midlothian, Va. and Mrs. John (Teresa) Vining of Ohio City, Ohio; 11 grandchildren. Service is 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur, with visitation from noon until time of service. Visitation is from 1 to 3 and 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. For complete obituary information and to sign the on-line guestbook, visit www.zwickjahn.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jan. 4, 2008.

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Carol Ewing

January 6, 2008

Childhood memories will never be forgotten. May God be with all of you during this difficult time.
A long time family friend,
Carol Ewing (Shank)

Darl Grose

January 6, 2008

Altho I hadn't seen "Bob" in 37 years, he was in my thoughts alot. As a distant cousin and an old choir buddy, I shall assume he will be joining the heavenly choir in heaven with his family. He will be missed greatly and the family has my deepest and sincere condolances.

Mike Braun

January 4, 2008

A great co-worker and a good man. He will be sorely missed. My deepest condolences to his family.

Ron & Paulette Smith

January 4, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

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