Submitted by: Alice Marie Beard

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Robert A. Karnes

Sept. 25, 1926 - June 17, 2010
OSCEOLA - Robert A. Karnes, 83, of Englewood, FL, passed away on Thursday, June 17th, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend.  Robert was born on September 25, 1926, in Osceola, to Rolley Albert and Trella (Freed) Karnes.  He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Robert L. Karnes; and by a brother, William Karnes.    On May 24, 1947, in Mishawaka, he married the former Betty Lou LaCava, who preceded him in death on May 30, 1997.  Surviving are two sons, Larry (Mary) Karnes of Mishawaka and Ronald (Carol) Karnes of Osceola; five grandchildren, Frances (Steven) Haughee, Theresa (Christopher) Taylor, Douglas (Brooke) Karnes, Anthony (Sandra) Karnes and Thomas Karnes; five great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Donald Karnes of Mishawaka and Lloyd Karnes of Mishawaka.   Robert was a self-employed carpenter for 40 years before he retired in 1984.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving his country during WW II.  He was a member of the South Bend Snowmobile Club, De Amici's, BK Club, Good Fellows, VFW Post 360, and the Elks and Moose Lodge in Florida.   Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 23rd, in the Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 24th, in the Hahn Funeral Home.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 115 W. Washington Street, Suite 1180-S, Indianapolis, IN 46204.