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Name: Robert E. Hursey
Spouse: Barbara L. Brumbaugh Hursey
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DECEASED 2015,
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1952 Attended from through

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Birthdate: April 27, 1934   
Date of Death: January 14, 2015  
       

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Robert E. Hursey, 80, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 5:09 p.m. Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born April 27, 1934 in Whitley County, he was the son of Maurice Dale and Edna Marie (Davis) Hursey.

A lifelong resident of Whitley County, Bob attended Columbia City High School. On July 19, 1952 he married Barbara L. Brumbaugh. He was manager at Huntington Ready Mix in Columbia City until his retirement in 1999 and then went part-time hauling gravel. Bob attended the Collins United Methodist Church. He loved spending time with his family, enjoyed fishing and playing musical instruments.

Survivors include his children, Donna J. (Robert W.) Schroeder of Columbia City, Cynthia A. (Dennis) Judd of Columbia City, Donald E. (Laura A.) Hursey of Sanford, Fla., Robert D. (Laura M.) Hursey of Columbia City, Susan M. (Kevin W.) Thompson of South Whitley and David L. (Stacy E.) Hursey of Warsaw; sisters, Barbara Joan Huntley of Columbia City, Wyonda "Petey" Rohrer of Columbia City and Zephra Ilene (Larry) Bowers of Fort Wayne; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren with one more on the way; and 1 great-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Barbara L. Hursey in 2013; and brother, Russell Hursey.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2015 from 2 to 7 p.m. at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 18, 2015 at the funeral home with Pastor Larry Schmoekel officiating. Burial will follow at Greenhill Cemetery.

Memorial gifts may be given in Bob's memory to Collins United Methodist Church or Heartland Home Hospice.
 
Last Updated: 01-16-2015 Alumni ID: 27493
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