Obituaries

October 28, 1936 to December 4, 2019

FRANCESVILLE - Robert L. "Bob" Carpenter, 83, of Francesville, passed away at 2:34 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4, at his home.

He was born Oct. 28, 1936 in North Judson, to the late Lloyd and Annetta Cawby Carpenter. He was a 1954 graduate of Medaryville High School. After high school, at the age of 17, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps. He was honorably discharged in 1957. He married Rita Lowry at the Francesville First Christian Church on Oct. 3, 1959. She survives.

He is also survived by:
Darian Carpenter, Seattle, WA, Son
Brad (Lynette) Carpenter, Francesville, Son
Chance Carpenter, Grandson
Cody Carpenter, Grandson
Kelsey Carpenter, Granddaughter
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Marlene (Raymond) Dornhecker, Sister

Mr. Carpenter was a lifelong farmer in Pulaski County. He served as a director of the Pulaski County Farm Bureau Co-Op for 20 years. He also served on the board of directors for People's State Bank for 17 years. He was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Medaryville. He enjoyed fishing, especially at "the pond" and on family vacations in Minnesota. He was a Purdue basketball fan. He loved his family and will be dearly missed.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville.