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20, 1925 - March 15, 2010MISHAWAKA - Robert Andres, 84, residing in Mishawaka, IN, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2010, in his home. Mr. Andres retired from Gates Chevrolet as Vice President/General Manager. He was born on May 20, 1925, in Logansport, Indiana, to Ruth and Bruce Andres, and moved to South Bend from Parma, Ohio, in 1956. On August 13, 1949, in Shaker Heights, OH, he married Zelma (Pitt) Andres, who survives. Along with his wife, Zelma, he is survived by his daughter, Jami Ward of Greenwood, IN; his son, Bruce Andres of Terre Haute, IN; five grandchildren, Justin Andres, Eric Andres, Emily Andres, Corey Ward and Joey Ward; two great-grandchildren, Gabriel and Alexis Ward; and his twin brother, Richard Andres of Mt. Lebanon, PA. Mr. Andres was a member of Phi Delta Theta and the Morris Park Country Club, South Bend. He served in the United States Merchant Marines during World War II. He met his wife, Zelma, while attending Allegheny College. After graduation they were married and have enjoyed 60 wonderful years together. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Palmer Funeral Home - River Park, South Bend, and Southlawn Cremation Services are assisting the family with arrangements. Contributions in memory of Robert Andres may be made to the Center for Hospice & Palliative Care, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.