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Eugene Nemeth
July 23, 1929 - Mar. 3, 2016
SOUTH BEND - Robert Eugene Nemeth, 86, residing in South Bend, passed away at 4:20 am Thursday, March 3, 2016, in Wellbrooke of South Bend. He was born July 23, 1929, in South Bend, to the late Geza and Olga Nemeth, and remained a lifelong area resident.
On November 23, 1957, in St. Joseph Catholic Church, South Bend, Robert married the former Margaret Jeanne “Tootie” Curran, who survives. In addition to his loving wife of 58 years, he is survived by one daughter, Paula (Steve) Pletcher of Indianapolis, IN; four sons, Marc (Mary) Nemeth of North Carolina, Jeff (Fran) Nemeth of Greensboro, NC, Chris Nemeth of Atlanta, GA, and Brian (Jackie) Nemeth of South Bend; thirteen grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and one brother, Donald (Sandy) Nemeth of Three Rivers, MI. He was preceded in death by a sister, Eleanor Majewski; and a brother, Richard Nemeth.
Robert served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked in banking and was vice president at the time of his retirement. Robert was a member of the Niles Noon Optimist Club, and enjoyed spending time with his family as well as traveling.
Memorial services for Robert will be held at 7:00 pm Saturday, March 5, 2016, in the Palmer Funeral Home - Hickey Chapel, 17131 Cleveland Road, South Bend. Rev. Kenneth Grabner will officiate. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Notre Dame, IN. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 6:00 - 7:00 pm Saturday in the funeral home prior to services.
Memorial contributions may be donated to the University of Notre Dame Band, c/o Notre Dame Bands, PO Box 123, Notre Dame, IN 46556. Online condolences may be left for the Nemeth family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Nemeth
March 6, 2016
Dear Margaret and Nemeth family.
So sorry to hear of Roberts passing. We remember the wonderful time with him. He was such a wonderful and humorous man. We will miss him.
You are in our thougts and prayers.
Franz & Milca Hedl and family, Austria
March 5, 2016
Dear Aunt Tootie and Curran/Nemth family, I am very sorry for your loss of Uncle Bob. I always enjoyed his kindness and humor. He and Tom are in heaven together!
Cathy Curran Ewald
Greg & Deb Keener
March 5, 2016
We came to your house for a delightful Easter dinner once. We will never forget. We have been friends with Marc & Mary for 20 years. You will be missed and our deepest sympathies to the entire Nemeth family.
The Schuetz family
March 5, 2016
Dear Tootie and all the Nemeth family!
We are all deeply sorry about this loss! We will keep Bob in our hearts and the time we could share with him in Austria, Hungary, Spain, Portugal and the States in our memories forever.
All our love,
John & Anna, Isabella, Juergen & Karoline, Bettina & Christian
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Marilyn Curran
March 4, 2016
Tootie, So sorry to hear about Bob. I am in Florida so I won't be there in person but I will be there in my thoughts and prayers.
Alice Radde Aldridge
March 4, 2016
Dear Nemeth Family, So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and Prayers to you all.
Marcella Kovatch
March 4, 2016
So sorry to hear about the passing of your dad.You are in our thoughts & prayers. Marce& Chris.
Clara Solano
March 4, 2016
I have you all in my prayers.
Sue Knoop
March 4, 2016
Praying for the Nemeth family. May Mr. Nemeth RIP
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