Submitted by: John C. Monk

Robert Flaugher

June 19, 1930 - March 27, 2009

Mr. Flaugher was born June 19, 1930, in Walkerton, IN, to Emery and Dorothy (McDaniel) Flaugher, and had lived in the area all of his life. On June 11, 1955, in Walkerton, he was married to the former Cheryl Hostetler. Survivors include his wife, Cheryl; one daughter, Kathy Ganser of Walkerton; two sons, Michael (Marie) Flaugher of Hubbard, OH, and Damon (Robin) Flaugher of Cedar Rapids, IA; grandchildren, Melissa Ganser, Jennifer Russell, Michael R. Flaugher, Kristi Smith and Ryan Flaugher; great-grandchildren, Logan and Connor Russell, and Madalyn Flaugher; two brothers, William (Alice) Flaugher of Grovertown and Richard (Mary) Flaugher of Huntsville, AL. He was preceded in death by his parents, and by his grandson, Harry Ganser. Mr. Flaugher was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Walkerton American Legion Post #189 and the 40 & 8. He was a member of the Walkerton United Methodist Church and the HOGS of the church. He was also a former member of the Walkerton Masonic Lodge, and had retired from Hiler Foundries. A memorial service will be Saturday, April 4, at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) in the Walkerton United Methodist Church, with Pastor Charlene Allen officiating. Cremation has taken place. Burial will be at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Walkerton, following the service, where military graveside services will be conducted. Friends may call on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of services in the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. Rannells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake Chapel, is handling arrangements.