Robert L. Shaw Jr.

Robert L. Shaw Jr. May 17, 1924 - Nov. 21, 2014 NAPPANEE - Robert L. Shaw Jr., 90, of Nappanee, died at 5:25 am, Friday, November 21, 2014 at Miller's Merry Manor in Wakarusa. He was born May 17, 1924 in Deland, Florida to Robert L., Sr. and Irene (Beach) Shaw. On October 16, 1945 he married Frances Kilmer in Blakly, Georgia. She survives along with 4 sons, Rob (Pam) Shaw, Jerry (Sheila) Shaw and Jim (Benita) Shaw, all of Nappanee, and Dan (Marsha) Shaw, Fort Wayne; 1 Daughter, Wanda Stephans, Fort Wayne; 11 Grandchildren; 10 Great Grandchildren; 4 Brothers, Don (Terry) Shaw, Deland, FL, Edward "Bucky" (Judy) Shaw, Orange City, FL, Oscar "Espie" (Marilyn) Shaw, FL and Lester (Anna) Shaw, TX; and 2 Sisters, Diana (Kenny) Nees, Poland, IN, and Kate Kay, Syracuse. He was preceded in death by brothers, John and Carlton Shaw; and sisters, Mary Morin, Mildred Peterson, Vernera Hoffer, and Nancy Hood. Mr. Shaw was a 1942 graduate of Deland High School and received a degree in Agriculture Engineering from LaSalle University in Chicago, IL. He was a WW II Navy Veteran. He served in the Pacific Fleet in Guam and Pearl Harbor and was stationed on the USS Proteus in Tokyo Bay anchored next to USS Missouri when the surrender was signed. He worked in the RV Industry and also Dodge in South Bend for 8 years. Family and friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee and for 1 hour prior to the funeral service which will be at 10:30 am, Monday, Nov. 24th at the Funeral Home. Officiating will be his grandson, Rev. Bart Shaw, associate pastor at First Brethren Church in Nappanee. Burial will be in Hepton Union Cemetery, with Military Graveside services by the Nappanee American Legion. Memorial contributions may be given to Nappanee American Legion.