Roscka Roth & Clapper Funeral Home - Monticello
Robert L. (Bob) Clendenen
( July 4, 1932 - January 24, 2011 )
Residence: Monticello, Indiana
Died: Monday, January 24, 2011
Location: 7:00 p.m., at his residence, surrounded by all of his loving family.
Age: 78
Date of Birth: Monday, July 04, 1932
Birth place:
Father: Kirby Clendenen
Mother: Emma (Scott) Clendenen
Marital Status: Married
Resided in: Monticello, Indiana
Funeral Date: Saturday, February 05, 2011
Funeral Location: 2:00 p.m., at the Twin Lakes High School Auditorium, Twin Lakes High School of Monticello, Indiana.
Clergy: Don Bowers
Burial will take place:
Private Family Services
Visitation will be:
3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on January 29, 2011 at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana
Biographical Information:
Robert was born in Covington, Indiana and grew up in that area. After getting married and starting his family he moved to Newton County and opened his own welding shop in Kentland, Indiana. In 1962 he started working for NIPSCO as a welder and relocated to Monticello, Indiana in 1968. In 1973 he earned his GED from Twin Lakes High School and then became a Supervisor for NIPSCO. He retired from there in 1987. In 1977 to 1982 they owned the R+M Health Food Center in Monticello, Indiana. He was an elder at the local Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. After his retirement he moved to Beattyville, Kentucky to assist the congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses there. In 1992 he returned to Monticello due to health reasons. Robert enjoyed working with wood. He also enjoyed spending time telling others about his God Jehovah and spending time with his family and friends.
Special Services:
Memorial Information: May be given to the family to help cover the cost of funeral arrangements. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Marriage Information: On July 27, 1951 in Rossville, Illinois he married Mary E. Richey his Junior High sweet heart. She survives.
Survivors include:
Wife,Mary E. (Richey) Clendenen of Monticello, Indiana;Daughters,Kathryn M. (husband Robert) Sutton of Monticello, Indiana,Brenda S. (husband JB) Hall of Monticello, Indiana,Tina R. (husband Alan) Oehling of Kokomo, Indiana;Sons,Rodger D. (wife Kathy) Clendenen of Monticello, Indiana,Bradley D. (wife Amy) Clendenen of Kentland, Indiana;26 Grandchildren and 23 Great-Grandchildren;Brother,Junior Richard "Jiggs" Clendenen of Delphi, Indiana;Several Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces and Great Nephews.
Preceded in Death:
Parents,Kirby & Emma Clendenen;Son,Rendall Clendenen;Grandson,Jason Alan Clendenen;2 Brothers, 3 Sisters and 3 Infant Siblings.
Arrangements by:
Miller-Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana 47960. (574) 583-8488
Died: Monday, January 24, 2011
Location: 7:00 p.m., at his residence, surrounded by all of his loving family.
Age: 78
Date of Birth: Monday, July 04, 1932
Birth place:
Father: Kirby Clendenen
Mother: Emma (Scott) Clendenen
Marital Status: Married
Resided in: Monticello, Indiana
Funeral Date: Saturday, February 05, 2011
Funeral Location: 2:00 p.m., at the Twin Lakes High School Auditorium, Twin Lakes High School of Monticello, Indiana.
Clergy: Don Bowers
Burial will take place:
Private Family Services
Visitation will be:
3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on January 29, 2011 at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana
Biographical Information:
Robert was born in Covington, Indiana and grew up in that area. After getting married and starting his family he moved to Newton County and opened his own welding shop in Kentland, Indiana. In 1962 he started working for NIPSCO as a welder and relocated to Monticello, Indiana in 1968. In 1973 he earned his GED from Twin Lakes High School and then became a Supervisor for NIPSCO. He retired from there in 1987. In 1977 to 1982 they owned the R+M Health Food Center in Monticello, Indiana. He was an elder at the local Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. After his retirement he moved to Beattyville, Kentucky to assist the congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses there. In 1992 he returned to Monticello due to health reasons. Robert enjoyed working with wood. He also enjoyed spending time telling others about his God Jehovah and spending time with his family and friends.
Special Services:
Memorial Information: May be given to the family to help cover the cost of funeral arrangements. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Marriage Information: On July 27, 1951 in Rossville, Illinois he married Mary E. Richey his Junior High sweet heart. She survives.
Survivors include:
Wife,Mary E. (Richey) Clendenen of Monticello, Indiana;Daughters,Kathryn M. (husband Robert) Sutton of Monticello, Indiana,Brenda S. (husband JB) Hall of Monticello, Indiana,Tina R. (husband Alan) Oehling of Kokomo, Indiana;Sons,Rodger D. (wife Kathy) Clendenen of Monticello, Indiana,Bradley D. (wife Amy) Clendenen of Kentland, Indiana;26 Grandchildren and 23 Great-Grandchildren;Brother,Junior Richard "Jiggs" Clendenen of Delphi, Indiana;Several Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces and Great Nephews.
Preceded in Death:
Parents,Kirby & Emma Clendenen;Son,Rendall Clendenen;Grandson,Jason Alan Clendenen;2 Brothers, 3 Sisters and 3 Infant Siblings.
Arrangements by:
Miller-Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana 47960. (574) 583-8488