Robert Nelson Lightfoot ^{1 2 3 4}

  Noted events in his life were:

1. 1930 US Census, April 1930, Lincoln Township, Saint Joseph, Indiana, United States. ¹ Sheet 4A, Roll 627, District 0065, Family 67
Lincoln Township, Saint Joseph County, Indiana
Robert Lightfoot...Son..2..IN
(Living with parents.)

2. 1940 US Census, 17 April 1940, Greene Township, Saint Joseph, Indiana, United States. 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.)

3. Obituary, 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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4. Cemetery: Southlawn Cemetery, 24 November 2008, South Bend, Saint Joseph, Indiana, United States. ⁴ Plot: Section N Lot 75 - 2

Find A Grave Memorial #31612798
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Robert married Living