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Robert Nelson Lightfoot 1 2 3 4
- Born: 5 May 1928, North Liberty, IN 1 2 3 4
- Died: 20 November 2008, Lakeville, IN at age 80 3 4
- Buried: 24 November 2008, South Bend, IN 4
 Noted events in his life were:
• He appeared on the 1930 US Census in Lincoln Township, Saint Joseph County, IN on April 1930. 1
Sheet 4A, Roll 627, District 0065, Family 67
Lincoln Township, Saint Joseph County, Indiana
Robert Lightfoot...Son..2..IN
(Living with parents.)
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• He appeared on the 1940 US Census in Greene Township, Saint Joseph, IN on 17 April 1940. 2
Sheet 11A, Roll 1092, District 71-8, Family 184
Greene Township, Saint Joseph County, Indiana
Residence in 1935: Same House
house rented
Robert N. Lightfoot...Son..11..IN..5th grade
(Living with parents.)
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• His obituary was published after 20 November 2008. 4 Bob Lightfoot, 80, of Lakeville, IN passed away suddenly at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, November 20, 2008 at his home. Bob was a lifelong resident of Lakeville. He was born May 5, 1928 in North Liberty, IN to Nelson and Cecile (Day) Lightfoot. He married the former Jean Mikel in 1949. They celebrated their fifty ninth wedding anniversary on Wednesday, November 19.
Along with his wife, Jean, he is survived by his son, Michael N. (Jacci) Lightfoot of Wakarusa, IN; son in law, Kent M. Gilmer of South Bend; four grandchildren, Sarah (Chad) Berger of LaPaz, IN, Carrie (Steve) Smith of Mishawaka, IN, Robbie Lightfoot and Ryne Lightfoot, both of Wakarusa, IN; three great grandchildren, Michaela Berger, Jackson Smith and Ryann Smith; sister, Helen Ruth Wiegand of Lakeville, IN and brother, Richard "Dick" (Marilyn) Lightfoot of Plymouth, IN. His daughter, Lynette Gilmer preceded him in death August 27, 1986.
Bob was employed by Studebaker, Heat Treat and Hop Cap before becoming self employed in woodworking. He was an active member of Lakeville United Methodist Church, where he sang in the choir for over thirty years and served on various committees. He also served as part of the Lakeville Fire Department for over twenty years. Bob loved watching his grandsons, granddaughters and three great grandchildren. A man of quiet strength, Bob will be deeply missed by his family.
Friends are invited to visit with the family from 2:00-8:00 p.m. Sunday, November 23, 2008 and 10:00-11:00 a.m. Monday in the Lakeville United Methodist Church, 610 N. Michigan St. Lakeville. A celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 24, in the church. Rev. Larry Dimick will officiate. Burial will follow in Southlawn Cemetery, South Bend. Palmer Funeral Home, Lakeville is assisting the family with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to his two passions, Lakeville United Methodist Church, 610 N. Michigan St., Lakeville, IN 46536 or Bethel College Basketball, 1001 McKinley, Mishawaka, IN 46545. Online condolences may be made at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com
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• He was buried on 24 November 2008 in the Southlawn Cemetery in South Bend, IN.
Plot: Section N Lot 75 - 2
Find A Grave Memorial #31612798
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