Robert R. Love Auburn, Indiana Obituary

Robert R. Love

<p>Kendallville – Robert R Love, 96, formerly of Auburn, died Monday, November 21, 2022 at Chandler Place in Kendallville. He was born May 2, 1926 in Jasonville, Indiana to Ralph L. and Isabella M. (Wetnight) Love. They have both passed away as has his brother James R. Love. Bob served in the U.S. Navy during WWII from 1944 to 1946. He was a Teacher for Auburn High School and DeKalb Central Schools for 37 years before retiring in 1987. Bob was an active member of the Auburn First United Methodist Church serving as Chairman of the Committee on Finance and Stewardship. Also with the church, he was a member of the Sanctuary Choir, Zingles Endowment Committee, Older Adult Council and the Committee on Volunteerism. He was a member and two time President and Treasurer of the DeKalb County Retired Teachers Association. He served as President and Board member of the DeKalb County School Employee Federal Credit Union from 1974 – 1991 and was a Board Member of the Professional Federal Credit Union. He was a member of the National Education Association, the American Classical League and the American Legion Post 97 of Auburn. Bob married Elizabeth Anne Leible on June 5, 1949 in Bloomington and she passed away in 1987. He is survived by a sister Suzanne Farnum in Highland, Michigan and several nieces and nephews. Services will be 1 PM Wednesday November 30, 2022 at the Auburn First United Methodist Church, 1203 East 7th Street, Auburn, IN 46706 with burial to follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Auburn. Calling is 1 hour prior to the service Wednesday from 12 to 1 at the church. Memorials can be given in memory of Bob to the First United Methodist Church Endowment Fund. To send condolences visit www.fellerandclark.com. </p>
May 2, 1926 - November 21, 202205/02/192611/21/2022
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Lyn Beltz
December 11, 2022
I became Mr. Love's neighbor in 1960. My older brother and sister had him for a French teacher, and my brother was asked to look after his cats when he and his wife traveled to France. If I remember correctly, she taught Latin, but not at DeKalb. When my brother outgrew... Continue Reading
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Shannon Teddy
December 1, 2022
Mr. Love truly did make learning a foreign language fun and not so difficult.
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Rachel Kuta
November 30, 2022
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Love's passing. I was one of the fortunate students from DeKalb High School to take French Classes from Mr. Love. Active in French Club, we couldn't wait to go to Cafe Johnell. Mr. Love was a wonderful teacher, love of the French language an... Continue Reading
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Cheryl DeLucenay Walker
November 29, 2022
Mr. Love was the Yearbook teacher. He made something detailed and tedious fun and simple. I remember his incredible patience.
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Kathy McDaniel Milewsky
November 25, 2022
Mr. Love was one of the best teachers I had at DeKalb. He made learning French very enjoyable. I will remember our field trip to Cafe Johnelle in Fort Wayne where we had to order in French and our bigger field trip to Windsor, Ontario. I will always remember him with ... Continue Reading