Robert F. Fox

Jan. 27, 1921 - Nov. 20, 2013
SOUTH BEND - Robert F. Fox, 92, of South Bend, Indiana, died peacefully at the Whitcomb Towers in St. Joseph, Michigan, on Wednesday morning, November 20, 2013. Robert was born January 27, 1921, to Frank and Gertrude (Stanage) Fox in Shelby, Michigan. After graduating from Shelby High School, Robert served his country in the U.S. Army during WW II. He lived in Three Oaks and worked at Bendix in South Bend. He served as a union steward and committeeman for UAW Local #9. Robert married his wife Leta on May 30, 1970, in Grand Ledge, Michigan, and in 1971 they moved to South Bend, Indiana. He was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church in South Bend. Robert liked watching sports and was a die-hard fan of the Chicago Cubs and the Bears. He also enjoyed golfing, gardening and traveling. Survivors include his children, Anne (Arthur) Klute of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Diana (Robert) Swartz of St. Joseph, Michigan, Gloria (Donald) King of Pahrump, Nevada, and Robert C. (Tina) Fox of LaPorte, Indiana; grandchildren, Kristen, Kevin, James, Steven, Daniel, Timothy, Kimberly, Brandi, Robin and Craig; 29 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; & brothers, Charles (Karon) Fox of Three Oaks, Jack (Janice) Fox of Three Oaks and James (Helen) Fox of Hastings, Michigan. Robert was preceded in death by his son, Michael in 1986, his grandson, Scott in 1992, his wife Leta in 2005, and by his sisters, Maxine and Norma Jean, and brothers, Dale and Richard. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 23, 2013, at Pobocik Funeral Home, Three Oaks, Michigan. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Three Oaks. Visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 pm today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Faith United Methodist Church, 802 East Ewing Avenue, South Bend, Indiana 46613. To leave a tribute online, please visit www.pobocik.com.