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ROBERT SHAWLER Obituary

ROBERT L. "BOB" SHAWLER, 84, of Fort Wayne, died on Sunday, March 6, 2016, at home surrounded by his family. Born in Lima, Ohio, Bob moved to Indiana in 1967 and retired from Star Financial Bank in 1994. After residing in Florida for 17 years, he returned to Indiana in 2011. He served in the Air Force from 1949 to 1953. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed fishing. He was a member of the New Testament Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife of 40 years, Diana; daughter, Karen (Kim) Hathaway of Hoagland, Ind.; son, Robert Shawler Jr. of Fort Wayne; daughter, Linda (Jack) Garrison of Logansport, Ind.; grandchildren, Jeff Shawler, Adrianne and Logan Hathaway; and two great-granchildren. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Friday, March 11, 2016, at D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road, with calling one hour prior. Calling also from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2016, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to New Testament Church of Christ, PO Box 138, Grabill, Ind. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.domccombandsons.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Mar. 8, 2016.

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Dan & Janet Stephens

March 7, 2016

Bob is already missed. He was the best friend anyone could ever ask for. He had a heart of gold, and we are proud to call him friend.

Sandy Kincaid

March 9, 2016

Linda
I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you grieve his loss. May God's peace be with you this week, and in the weeks and months to come.

Blessings,
Sandy Kincaid

Melinda Webb Holloway

March 10, 2016

Thoughts and prayers for the family from the Webb Family

Nancy Reagan

March 9, 2016

Diana and Family,
I am sorry to read of Bob's passing. He was a good boss and I liked him and respected him. You are all in my prayers.

March 9, 2016

Diana, Karen, Lee & Linda:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families with the loss of Bob. Bob was a great mentor to me during our time working together. God Bless you all and be safe!!
Dennis & Becky Banks
Gas City

March 9, 2016

Diana & family,

So sorry to learn of Bob's passing. Very fond memories of Bob. He was a great boss and I had utmost respect for him. Many fun times on football nights in your back yard. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you.

Jim & Jeri Robinson

March 8, 2016

Dearest Diana~

We hope you know that you and Bob have been in our thoughts and prayers. We send our sincere sympathy to you and the family, and pray God gives all of you strength during your time of grief and sorrow. We love you dearly!

Larry and Sue

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D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home

4017 Maplecrest Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46815

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D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home

4017 Maplecrest Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46815

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