Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home - Brookston


Bert A. Cobb

( October 6, 1921 - June 8, 2014 )

Bert A. Cobb, 92, of Earl Park, passed away at 1 AM, Sunday, June 8, 2014 at Iroquois Memorial Residence Home of Watseka, IL. He was born on October 6, 1921 in Kentland, IN to the late Robert Ray and Myrtle (Watkins) Cobb and was a graduate from A.J. Kent High School. He attended a Purdue Winter Short Course and went on to serve in Army Air Corps from 1942-1945. He served in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, and Corsica. He also flew 57 missions as a B-25 radio operator and side gunner. His marriage was to Bettie J. Nelson on May 28, 1944 in Earl Park and she preceded him in death on February 11, 2010. He was a member of the American Legion, Masonic Lodge, and the Raub United Methodist Church. Bert was a lifelong farmer and enjoyed wood working, 3-D puzzle assembly, playing Euchre and checkers. He is survived by his children, Nancy L. Wagoner (husband: Thomas) of West Lafayette, Linda S. Mullen of Raleigh, NC, David A. Cobb of Earl Park, and Kevin R. Cobb (wife: Kathie) of Dacula, GA; his grandchildren, Amy Pitstick , Matthew Mullen (wife: Angela), Mark Mullen (wife: Allison), and Elizabeth Wagoner; and his great-grandchildren, Jack, Sam, Elaina, and Harper Mullen. Preceding him in death with his parents and wife are his siblings, Dorothy Stevens, Marjorie Janssen, Miriam Marshall, and Berle Cobb. Friends may call from 4-8 pm (CST), Friday, June 13, 2014 at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Kentland with Masonic Service at 8 pm (CST). Funeral Service at 11 am (CST), Saturday, June 14, 2014 at Raub United Methodist Church, with Rev. Chris Kosary officiating. Interment to follow at Fairlawn Cemetery, Kentland. Memorials may be made to the Raub United Methodist Church (8404 N. St. Rd. 71, Earl Park, IN 47942) or to the Earl Park American Legion.