Robert Sherman Congdon

Robert Sherman Congdon obituary

Robert Sherman Congdon

Robert Congdon Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 17, 2018.
After a brief illness, Robert Sherman Congdon (60) passed away on December 17th, in St. Vincent hospital surrounded by his family. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, on October 13, 1958, to Adele B. Congdon and Allen D. Congdon. Bob is survived by his wife, Julia Dye Congdon, his daughters, Emma and Sophia, and his sisters, Janice Hawkins and Barbara (Phil) Winn. After graduating from Rose-Hulman in 1981with a BS in mechanical engineering, he worked at Westinghouse as a sales engineer. Bob married his wife, Jill, December 28, 1996 in Memphis, TN. He was promoted at EATON Corp. to a senior application engineer for a total of 37 working years. Bob also enjoyed gardening and baking, and was always happy to share his home grown veggies and baked goodies with his many friends and family. In lieu of flowers, donation can be made to United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). A celebration of life service will be held January 19th at Zionsville United Methodist Church with visitation: 10-12, service and reception to follow. Please bring your favorite cookies and wear your favorite NFL jersey.

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January 7, 2019

Dave Jones posted to the memorial.

January 3, 2019

Matt Graham, P.E. posted to the memorial.

January 1, 2019

GEORGE HORNFECK posted to the memorial.

Dave Neal

December 27, 2018

I only knew Bob for a short time, but he was very helpful and patient with me when I would ask questions at work. He talked about his two daughters a lot and I know he was extremely proud of both of them.

Tim Rice

December 24, 2018

A great fellow employee, but even a better friend. I will always remember Bob for a smile on his face, for a great sense of humor, and for his great love for his beautiful family.

Allison Berman

December 21, 2018

Much sympathy at your family's loss. I'm so very sorry for you all. Condolences from Barbara's ADPi sister, Allison Berman.

Dave Jones

January 7, 2019

My condolences to the Congdon family. I had the pleasure of working with Bob for many years. He was always very responsive to my questions and incredibly knowledgeable. But I best remember him for his jovial spirit. He was always in a good mood and it rubbed off on you when he was around. He will be missed.

Matt Graham, P.E.

January 3, 2019

To Julia, his daughters and family: I have had the absolute privilege of working with Bob for around 15 years. I know of no other person so full of life, happy to help, intelligent, friendly, hilarious, kind hearted and an absolute joy to be around. We have had an ongoing challenge to see if I could stump him with a technical question, and no matter how obscure or archaic the answer, I don't think I ever succeeded! No matter how bad of day you were having, a phone call or lunch with Bob always brightened your day. His laugh was iconic and reflected who he was. I will never forget that. I am so sorry for your loss, Bob was a good friend of mine and will be missed dearly.

GEORGE HORNFECK

January 1, 2019

Condolences to the Congdon family.
I will miss Bob as I worked with him for many years at Westinghouse and Eaton. He always had a smile and a positive attitude. Nice to be around.

December 27, 2018

Sorry to hear of Bob's passing, I would like to offer my sincere condolences to his family. Jeremiah 29:11, 12 assures us God is thinking thoughts of peace towards us, to give us a future and a hope, and that if we come and pray to Him, He will listen to us. In the days to come may you find comfort in that hope.

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