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Robert McCullough Vetter, age 93, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, December 12, 2020, at Ambassador Healthcare. Robert was born August 31, 1927, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Herbert F. and Kathleen W. Wilson Vetter. He graduated from Forest Park High School in Baltimore. Robert came to Richmond around 1960 and attended Earlham College. He taught at the Quaker School where he met his future wife, Virginia, who was one of his students.
Mary A. (Hopkins) Rohe, age 97, of Richmond passed away Wednesday (April 1, 2020) at Reid Health. Mary was born on July 20, 1922 in Webster, Indiana to Charles and Hallie Hopkins. She enjoyed sewing and gardening. Mary was a member of Richmond Fire Department Ladies Auxillary. Survivors include children Mark (Pat) Rohe of Richmond and Nancy (Gary) Klemann of Buffalo, NY; grandchildren Kelley (Adam) Shaver of Lockport, NY, Thomas Klemann of Goose Creek, SC, Mary Kristin (David) Wesolowski of Williamsville, NY, Jason (Stacey) Rohe of Williamsburg, IN and Jessica Yount of Webster, IN; brother Russell of Port Charlotte, Florida; great grandchildren Wayne Yount, Alizah Rankin, Estella Rohe, Ella Wesolowski,, Abby Wesolowski and Jake Wesolowski.
Bobby Gene Grose, 86, of Punta Gorda, Florida and formerly of New Castle passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at his residence. He was born April 5, 1933 in Stop, Kentucky to the late William and Elva Emma (Mikels) Grose. Bobby was a 1951 graduate of New Castle High School and later joined the military serving in the U.S. Army. He retired from Allison Gas Turbine in Indianapolis following 40 years of service. Bobby was an active member at First United Methodist Church in Punta Gorda for many years.
Edith Elizabeth Meyer, aged 97, died surrounded by loved ones on April 5th, 2020 at The Springs Nursing Home in Richmond. Edith was born May 22nd 1922 just outside of Milton, Indiana to James and Susan May, the fifth of six children. She graduated from Milton High School in 1940. She remained a lifelong resident. She married Joseph Meyer on May 23rd 1942 prior to his being deployed overseas to serve in WWII.
Wendell W. “Wendy” Morrison, 72, of Connersville boarded the Navy Victory Ship to Heaven on Thursday, April 2, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. One of eight children of Joseph and Margaret Mae Bishop Morrison, Wendy was born on October 6, 1947, in Fayette County. He graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1967, and following graduation he proudly served his country by sea in the United States Navy. Following his honorable discharge from the Navy he returned to his hometown of Connersville. Wendy was employed for several years at National Metal and for over 29 years as a machinist for Visteon and its predecessors.
Andrew W. “Roach” Worley Sr., age 43, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, April 4, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. Andy was born on May 7, 1976, in Richmond, Indiana, and lived in this community most of his life. He was a 1995 graduate of Richmond High School. Andy worked at Primex Plastics Corporation and previously worked at Jiffy Lube. He was a life-long member of the White Water Valley Motorcycle Club.
John F. “Johnny” Hartley, 79, of Liberty, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020, at home. He was born March 7, 1941 to John D. Hartley and Ruth Hartley. He graduated from Short High School in 1959 and attended automotive and diesel trade school in Nashville, Tennessee. He worked at Grimme Dist. Co., Brunner Motor Co., and Montgomery-Jones Service in Liberty.
Joe A. Cela 83 of Richmond died March 21, 2020 at Friends Fellowship Community. He was born January 1’7, 1937 in Richmond to Sam and Virginia Rugler Cela and lived here all his life. He retired from the United States Postal Service and was a member of the Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Holy Family campus. Survivors include his nieces and nephews Sam, Keith and Nick Hubbell, Lynn Spoonemore, and Amelia Vetrone. He is preceded in death by his parents and two sisters Grace Hubbell and Gloria Bishop.
Charlie Bruce Stewart, age 80, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville, Indiana. Bruce was born on October 23, 1939, in Manchester, Kentucky, to Will and Minnie Stewart. He moved to Richmond in 1965 and lived here for the rest of his life. Bruce worked as a tool and die maker at Wayne Corporation for 39 years and later worked at Meg Manufacturing until he retired. He was a fan of Centerville athletics, where he greatly enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports.
Charles Rose, 85, of Connersville passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Reid Health, Richmond. One of seven children, he was born on April 23, 1934 in Jackson County, Kentucky to Charlie and Blanche (Jones) Rose. On December 8, 1967, Charles married Anna Ruth Isaacs. Mrs. Rose survives. Charles worked at McQuay Norris several years before starting his career as a machinist at Roots Connersville Blower where he retired from.
Sue Ann Waddell, 63, of Connersville, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Reid Health of Richmond. Sue was born August 4, 1956 in Elwood, Indiana, the daughter of Charles and Jeanann (Fecher) Flowers, and came with her family in 1958 to Connersville, and was a 1975 graduate of Connersville High School. For a number of years, she was employed as an administrative assistant for Dot Foods. In her leisure, Sue enjoyed bowling and being outdoors. Survivors include her husband Barry Waddell; her mother, Jeanann Meek of Connersville; her siblings: Janet Hughett of Connersville, Scott Meek of Connersville, Jerry (Pam) Northern of Connersville, Sarah (Joe) Becker of Connersville, and Scott (Melissa) Flowers of West Fort Myers, Florida; an aunt, Dorothy Shepard of Atlanta, Indiana; and a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
