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Robert G. “Bob” Shire

Birth	:	15 Apr 1927 Ashley, Steuben County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	7 Aug 2021 Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA
Burial	:	Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5382996, -85.0943985
Description	:	Robert G. (Bob) Shire, 94, of Angola, passed away August 7, 2021, at Park Place Senior Living in Fort Wayne, surrounded by his family. Bob was born April 15, 1927, in Ashley, Indiana, to Guy and Hildred (Clark) Shire. He married Vivian M. Bright on April 24, 1948, in Hudson, Indiana. Their marriage lasted 70 years, until Vivian's death in 2018. Immediately upon graduating from Salem Center High School in 1945, Bob enlisted in the U.S. Navy, and was on active duty in the Pacific when WWII ended. Bob later worked for 35 years for the U.S.... Read More	Robert G. (Bob) Shire, 94, of Angola, passed away August 7, 2021, at Park Place Senior Living in Fort Wayne, surrounded by his family. Bob was born April 15, 1927, in Ashley, Indiana, to Guy and Hildred (Clark) Shire. He married Vivian M. Bright on April 24, 1948, in Hudson, Indiana. Their marriage lasted 70 years, until Vivian's death in 2018. Immediately upon graduating from Salem Center High School in 1945, Bob enlisted in the U.S. Navy, and was on active duty in the Pacific when WWII ended. Bob later worked for 35 years for the U.S. Postal Service as a rural letter carrier in Hudson. Bob and Vivian were members of the Hudson United Methodist Church for more than 60 years, and later, the Pleasant Lake United Methodist Church. He was a long-time member of the Hudson Volunteer Fire Department and also volunteered for the American Red Cross. In retirement, Bob and Vivian enjoyed many travel adventures, including Europe, Alaska, Hawaii and the Caribbean. He especially loved Colorado. Bob enjoyed fishing, gardening, woodworking and exploring nature preserves. Above all, Bob was a kind, steadfast family man beloved by his children and grandchildren. Each of his grandkids looked forward to playing with Grandpa, whose inventiveness and silliness led them on many grand adventures. Robert is survived by a sister, Laura Lee Smith of Hudson, Indiana; a brother, Joseph Leroy Shire, of Hudson, Indiana; and five children, Diane (Bill) Baxter of Grand Rapids, Michigan; Janice Shire (Michael Greenberg) of Denver, Colorado; John Shire (Renée Wright) of Fort Wayne, Jeanne (Peter) Van Gieson of Springfield, Illinois; and Mark (Kam) Shire, Kendallville. He had 14 grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ted and Russell Shire; a sister, Mary Jean Saffen; and a granddaughter, Lauren Shire. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, August 20, at Weicht Funeral Home, Angola, with Pastor John Boyanowski officiating. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service. Private burial will take place at a later date in Circle Cemetery, Hudson.

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Where is Robert G. “Bob” Shire's memorial?
Robert G. “Bob” Shire's memorial is located at: Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, USA.
When did Robert G. “Bob” Shire death?
Robert G. “Bob” Shire death on 7 Aug 2021 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Robert G. “Bob” Shire's memorial?
Latitude: 41.5382996
Longitude: -85.0943985

Family Members:

Parent

Guy Vernon Shire

(1899 - 1985)

Hildred L Clark Shire

(1904 - 1983)

Spouse

Vivian Bright Shire

(1927 - 2018)

Siblings

Russell J. Shire

(1936 - 1991)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Circle Cemetery
Hudson, Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5382996, -85.0943985

2. County Line Cemetery
Hudson, Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5271988, -85.1100006

3. Schiffli Cemetery
Waterloo, DeKalb County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5161900, -85.0410400

4. Prince Of Peace Cemetery
Pleasant Lake, Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5595894, -85.1495132

5. Trinity Cemetery
Salem Center, Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5851950, -85.1106120

6. Hollister Cemetery
Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5886002, -85.1205978

7. Forney Cemetery
Waterloo, DeKalb County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4984700, -85.0451000

8. Fairfield Cemetery
Fairfield Center, DeKalb County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4822121, -85.1254959

9. Mount Zion Cemetery
Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5950012, -85.0635986

10. Barkers Chapel Cemetery
Summit, DeKalb County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5130997, -85.0083008

11. Renner Cemetery
Waterloo, DeKalb County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5170900, -85.0040700

12. Pleasant Lake Cemetery
Pleasant Lake, Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5752983, -85.0092010

13. Hill Side Cemetery
Pleasant Lake, Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5682600, -85.0042620

14. Wright Cemetery
Hudson, Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5619011, -85.1892014

15. Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Cemetery
Waterloo, DeKalb County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4918785, -85.0146103

16. Block Cemetery
Salem Center, Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6072006, -85.1397018

17. Clark Matson Cemetery
Pleasant Lake, Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5917015, -85.0177994

18. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Fairfield Township, DeKalb County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4824600, -85.1750717

19. Hessen Cassel Cemetery
DeKalb County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4534300, -85.1036100

20. Cedar Lake Cemetery
Waterloo, DeKalb County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4536018, -85.0699997

21. Crain Cemetery
Angola, Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6210000, -85.0523000

22. Wilhelm Farm Cemetery
Waterloo, DeKalb County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4624600, -85.0257560

23. Carter Cemetery
Steuben County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5574989, -84.9692001

24. Weston Chapel Cemetery
Kendallville, Noble County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5125008, -85.2232971