Robert W. Webb

Robert Webb, age 89, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2017, in his home in Meadowood Retirement Community, surrounded by family. Bob was born in Kokomo, Indiana to Walter and Mabel Webb. He graduated from Kokomo High School in 1947 and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health from Indiana University in 1952. Bob was Assistant Director of the Student Health Service at Indiana University and Director of Health and Environmental Affairs. Bob was very active in civic affairs throughout his life. He was a founding board member of Family Counseling Services of Monroe County, active in the Salvation Army, and Past President of Bloomington Jaycees. Bob was Named as “Outstanding Young Man” of Bloomington by the Junior Chamber of Commerce in 1961. Bob loved music and was an active Barbershop Quartet member. His other passions involved golf, swing dancing with his wife Patty, playing ping pong with his friends at Meadowood, and making his annual trek to Canada in search of the elusive walleye. Bob is survived by his wife, Patricia (Lang), whom he married in 1949; children, Jane Price and husband, Carl, Dan Webb and wife, Carol; Libby Webb and husband, Gary Ander, and Anna Marie Butcher and husband, Mark. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Maggie Dee, of Bloomington, Robyn Appino, of Cincinnati, Michael Webb, of Mitchell, and Tyler Webb, of Indianapolis. Bob is also survived by five great grandchildren; Amelia Grace, Isaac Robert, Avery, Peter, and Maisey. Bob was predeceased by his parents, Mabel Herrington Webb and Walter Webb; sister, Donna Keefe, and niece, Carol Osborne. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, you honor Bob by making a contribution to either the Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity, or to organizations dedicated to Alzheimer’s research. Graveside services will be held Saturday August 12, 2017 at 11:00AM at the Chambersville Cemetery with a memorial gathering to follow in the Terrace Room at Meadowood Retirement Community from 2:00PM until 4:00PM. Visitation will be held Friday August 11, 2017 from 6:00PM until 8:00PM at Allen Funeral Home and Crematory 4155 South Old State Road 37. Online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with family and friends at www.allencares.com.

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Robert W. Webb

April 24, 1928 - August 9, 2017