July 17, 1942 - Feb. 27, 2010MISHAWAKA - Robert Paul Rand Sr., 67, of Mishawaka, IN, passed away at 5:45 a.m. Saturday, February 27, 2010, in Hospice House. Bob was born on July 17, 1942, in Plymouth, IN, to Walter and Lois Rand. He was an honorary member of the NAACP, a key component to desegregation in the 1970s, and an active member of the Family Bible Church. Bob was involved in PTA and was president for several years. He was an experimental machinist for Sibley in South Bend, IN, and then he became an emergency medical technician. He was a man that loved the Lord with all his heart, soul and mind. He had a kind, loving spirit. All who knew him, loved him. Most of all, Bob was known for his warm smile and his quick wit. On September 4, 1965, he married Carol K Nemeth. Survivors include one son, Robert P. Rand Jr. "Robby" of Mishawaka, IN; one daughter, Tammy S. Reihl of Osceola, IN; four grandchildren, Nicole (Nixon) Wagoner of Osceola, IN, Kayla Rand of Mishawaka, IN, Tiffany Rand of Mishawaka, IN, and Amy Reihl of Osceola, IN. A celebration of Bob's (Papa's) life will be held today, March 1, 2010. Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc.