Submitted by: Dan Rich

Robert M. Alwine

July 15, 1922 - June 7, 2004

South Bend Tribune 6/9/2004

Robert M. Alwine, 81, of Pheasant Run in Mishawaka, Ind., died at 7 a.m. Monday, June 7, in his residence. He was born in South Bend, Ind., on July 15, 1922, to Merle and Geraldine Alwine, who preceded him in death.

Robert married the former Grace M. Hurst in South Bend on Jan. 29, 1949. Grace died June 4, 1996. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Donald and Jack Alwine. He is survived by two daughters, Beverly A. (Fred) VonHolt of Palmetto, Fla., and Cynthia L. (Larry) Strombeck of Mishawaka; two sons, Larry L. (Linda) Alwine of Mishawaka and Ted G. (Sue) Alwine of Mishawaka. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Robert retired in 1984 from B&G Construction as a carpenter after 30 years of service. He was an Army veteran of World War II and was awarded the Bronze Star. He belonged to VFW Post #360 of Mishawaka and Carpenters Union Local #413 in South Bend.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today, June 9, in the Bubb Funeral Chapel North, 3910 N. Main St., Mishawaka. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, with Fr. Barry England officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery.