Obituary
Robert “Bob” E. Princell, 79, of Monon, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023 at IU White Memorial Hospital of Monticello. He was born February 3, 1944 in Indianapolis to the late Robert L. and Miriam (Summers) Princell. Bob was a 1962 graduate of Monon High School.
He proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in 1966.
His marriage of 58 years was to Nancy Robinson on November 28, 1964 in the Monon First Baptist Church and she survives.
Bob was a long time member of the Reynolds VFW Post 1106. He worked 40 plus years for Monon Trailer and Wabash National as a used trailer salesmen and eventually retiring as Director of Sales.
Bob was a true outdoorsmen, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, bird watching, yard maintenance, and boating at the lake. In his younger years he was an avid golfer and loved camping trips with family. Bob will be greatly missed by many friends and family members.
Surviving along with his wife are two children, Mindy (Joe) Spear of Monon and Bret (Diane) Princell of Valparaiso. Siblings, Jim (Sherri) Princell, Charlie (Michaeline) Princell, and Mimi (Kenny) Stellhorn all of North Carolina. Grandchildren, Mallory (Reid) Lehe, Zachary (Lindsay) Spear, Luke Spear, Ryanne (Jordan) Andrews, Travis (Kelsey) Combs, Allie (Thomas Smith) Princell, Nolan Princell, Richie Spear, TJ Spear, JJ Spear, Jamiya Spear, Destiny Spear, and Chamille Spear. Great-grandchildren, Jackson Lehe, Gwen Lehe, Vivian Lehe, Owen Lehe, Jaiyda Andrews, Thea Andrews, and Evie Combs.
Preceding him in death along with his parents is a granddaughter, Jaiylynn Spear.
Friends may call from 4-8 PM (EST) Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at the Monon First Baptist Church. Celebration of Life Service 11 AM (EST) Thursday, February 9, 2023 also at Monon First Baptist Church. A private interment will be held at Monon Chapel Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made in Robert’s name to the American Parkinson Disease Association or VFW Post 1106 Reynolds.