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Robert Anthrop Obituary
Robert H. "Bob" Anthrop, 74, of Battle Ground, passed away on July 27, 2015 at IU Health Arnett of Lafayette.
Born August 10, 1940 in Lafayette, he was the son of the late George and Marietta (Buntin) Anthrop. He attended Klondike High School.
His marriage of 53 years was to Marilyn G. Harshman on September 9, 1961 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Lafayette, she survives.
Bob worked in the maintenance department at St. Elizabeth Medical Center for 15 years, retiring in 2005. He had also farmed in Tippecanoe County with his family for many years. Bob attended St. Lawrence Catholic Church and enjoyed working outside, gardening, and hunting mushrooms. He also enjoyed collecting and restoring antique tractors and attending the annual Steam and Power Show, the Tippecanoe Co. 4-H Fair, along with other antique power shows.
Surviving with his wife are his children, Robert E. Anthrop (wife: Laura) of West Lafayette, Charles W. Anthrop (wife: Lori) of rural Lafayette, Melinda S. Anthrop of West Point, Marlene E. Anthrop of West Lafayette, and Michelle G. Anthrop (companion: Joel Needham) of West Lafayette; 4 sisters, Lois Klinkhammer of West Lafayette, Barb Wagner of Lafayette, Pat Kingma (husband: Wayne) of Lafayette, and Jane Anthrop of Lafayette; 2 brothers, Ed Anthrop and Harold Anthrop (wife: Jane), both of West Point.
He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death with his parents are 6 brothers, Joe, Norman, Jack, Bill, Marvin, and infant George Anthrop, and a sister, Dorothy Ritchie.
Funeral Service will be held at 2 pm, Thursday, July 30, 2015 at Hippensteel Funeral Home with visitation two hours prior. Interment to follow in Pretty Prairie Cemetery near Battle Ground. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Share memories and condolences online at www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Anthrop
Betty Hardesty
August 2, 2015
Marilyn and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you.
July 30, 2015
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MELINDA MARLENA SHOAF
July 29, 2015
I am truly sorry for your loss, Your family is in my prayers.
Brenda
Jody Wilson
July 29, 2015
Melinda, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Eric Tendam
July 28, 2015
I'm so sorry. Bob was a great man. I learned more about fixing stuff from him, than I did in 4 years at Purdue. The world is a lesser place today, and he will be missed a great deal by many, many people.
Lana Lewis
July 28, 2015
I am sorry for your Family's loss, Marilyn
Your cousin,
Lana North Lewis
Evelyn Beaver
July 28, 2015
Michelle and family, so sorry for your loss. May God be with you all during you time of grief.
Kenny Short
July 28, 2015
To all of Bobs family, So so sorry to hear of Bobs Passing. He was a great friend and mentor. He will be missed very much. Kenny and Kim Short
July 28, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to the family of
Bob Anthrop. Marcia & John Wilson
Mark Hendryx
July 27, 2015
Sorry to hear of your fathers passing Robert.
Sincerely,
J.D. And Mable Hendryx Family.
Hippensteel Funeral Home, Inc.
July 28, 2015
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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