John Robert "Bob" Harding

John Robert “Bob” Harding, 75, of Cromwell, IN passed away at 10:21 p.m. on Friday, July 30, 2021 at Goshen Hospital. He was born on February 21, 1946 in Indianapolis, IN to John A. & Helen C. (Clark) Harding.

He graduated from Cowan High School in 1964, Purdue University in 1969 and received his Master’s Degree from Ball State in Muncie, IN. He was a United States Marine Corps veteran. He retired from teaching at West Noble High School and formerly taught for the Wawasee Community School Corporation as a North Webster Jr. High teacher. He grew up in Cowan, IN and moved to the North Webster / Cromwell area in the early 1970’s.

He was a member of American Legion Post 253 in North Webster where he was past commander and also served as the District Commander for the American Legion.

He is survived by:

2 Brothers – James “Jim” (Peggy) Harding of Muncie and Dave (Debbie) Harding of Bloomfield, IN

3 Nieces – Carrie (Matt) Bischof, Katie (Matt) Gentry, and Maggie (Adam) Mohr

2 Nephews – Matt and Ryan Harding

Several great nieces and nephew

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister – Ann Elizabeth Harding.

Visitation will be from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd. 13 & CR 500N, North Webster, IN. Funeral services will follow at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday in the funeral home with Larry Burkhart officiating. Military services will follow at the funeral home by American Legion Post 253. Burial will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday August 9, 2021 in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Kirklin, IN with Pastor Steve Graves officiating.

Preferred memorials may be given to the American Legion Van Fund, P.O. Box 131, North Webster, IN 46555.