Robert C. Orn, 89, of North Manchester, formerly of Nappanee, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, at 3:25 p.m at his residence.

He was born Aug. 15, 1930, to C. Leslie and Carolyn (Masterson) Orn.

Robert was a 1948 graduate of Nappanee High School. On Feb. 19, 1966, he married Sandra Caesar in St. Bavos in Mishawaka.

Robert moved to North Manchester from Nappanee in 1995. He was a member of North Manchester Missionary Church. He was HAM Radio Operator, artist, photographer, writer, stone mason, carpenter, and woodworker. He loved researching genealogy.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra Orn; son, Alexander (Lisa) Orn, Nappanee; daughters, Aileen “Allie” (Robert) Burd, Mishawaka, Andrea (Tony) Burns, Edwardsburg, Mich., Aerin Tjoa, Stout, Iowa; grandchildren, Andrew and Elizabeth Orn, Robert Burd Jr., Bailey (Melissa) Burd, Shanté (Jeremiah) Meert, Robert Burns, Summer Rain (D.J. Jacobsen) Weed, Annika Tjoa, Maxwell Tjoa; great-grandchildren, Kaidyn, Colton, and Riley Burd.

Family and friends may call from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, followed by a 5 p.m. funeral service all at Nappanee Missionary Church Chapel. Pastor Ken Sistrunk, of North Manchester Missionary Church, will officiate. Burial will be in South Union Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to North Manchester Missionary Church, 806 SR 114 E, North Manchester, IN 46962) or donor’s choice.

Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.