Robert E. “Bob” Bunch, 75, passed away at 9:08 p.m. Monday, May 29, 2017, in Parkview Hospital Randallia, Fort Wayne.

Bob was born in Vincennes on March 23, 1942 to William and Zola (Creamer) Bunch. He was a 1960 graduate of Elwood High School. Vicki K. Niverson would become his bride April 16, 1960 in Lafayette, Indiana.  They would share almost 50 years together until her passing Dec. 16, 2009.

Living most of his life in Warsaw, Indiana, Bob was employed for 40 years with Owens Grocery Store. He retired in 2011 as its produce manager.

He was a member of Warsaw Wesleyan Church.  He liked old classic cars and enjoyed going to the old classic car shows.  He also enjoyed gardening.

Family members left with memories to treasure are his three daughters and their husbands: Natalie and Chris Gutkowski, Chesterton; Lisa and Max Elder of Pierceton; and Cheryle and Bruce Stouder, Warsaw; and a son: Richard Bunch of Leesburg; eight grandchildren: Sara, Max, Landon, Jordan, Chase, Connor, Olivia and Derek. Also surviving are two brothers and sisters-in-law: David and Fran Bunch of Springfield, Mo. and John and Linda Bunch of Chesterton.

In addition to his wife, Vicki, he was preceded in passing by a son: Bobby Bunch on Oct. 20, 2000 and his sister:  Becky Belle Bostic on March 19, 1976.

The family will be receiving guests for a time of sharing from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 1 at Titus Funeral Home. A celebration of Bob’s life will take place Friday morning beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Pastor Dennis Bollenbacher of New Beginnings Community Church, Atwood will officiate.  Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

The family has requested that gifts in Bob’s memory be directed to either the Arthritis Foundation, 615 N. Alabama Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204 or online at www.arthritis.org/Indiana.  Donations may also be directed to the American Diabetes Association, 55 E. Monroe Street  #3420, Chicago, IL 60603.

The staff of Titus Funeral Home considers it a privilege and an honor to care for the family and friends of Robert E. Bunch.