Submitted by: Dan Rich

Robert J. Fox

Oct. 5, 1925 - Sept. 13, 2001

South Bend Tribune 9/15/2001

Robert J. Fox, age 75, residing on Union Avenue, South Bend, IN, passed away at 10:30 p.m. Thursday, September 13, 2001, in Saint Joseph's Regional Medical Center, South Bend. Mr. Fox worked at International Harvester and Gilbert's retiring in 1988 after 40 years of service. Born October 5, 1925 in South Bend to the late Charles and Mable (Snyder) Fox, he has lived in this area all of his life.

On June 30, 1946, in South Bend, IN he married June A. Watkins who survives. Also surviving is a daughter, Sharon Rae (John) Kruyer of Columbus, OH; two grandsons, Kevin Kruyer of Columbus, OH and David (Kristin) Kruyer of Blacklick, OH; one sister, Vera Lewis of Columbus, OH; and one brother, William Fox of Stewart, FL. One Daughter, Lynn Diane Fox; two sisters, Ona Fox and Martha Wills; and one brother, Charles James Fox all preceded in death. Robert was a lifetime member of the Elks #235; a World War II Navy Veteran where he served aboard the USS Otis; Mercator Club; Past President and Treasurer of the Howard Park Senior Citizens Euchre Club; and a graduate of John Adams High School and the South Bend College of Commerce. Known for 31 years of serious heart problems and surgeries, Bob was an inspiration to his family, friends, doctors and nurses.

As per his request, their will be no visitation or services. If you wish to remember him, do it with a kind deed or word to someone who needs you. Cremation has taken place. We wish him peace without pain. Palmer Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements.