Robert 'Bob' Huffer

Robert “Bob” Huffer, 78 of Winona Lake, Indiana passed away at 1:55 pm Saturday, December 20, 2014 in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. On March 3, 1936, he was born in Warsaw, Indiana to Morton and Gladys (Minear) Huffer. He was united in marriage to Veronica Copeland in Warsaw, Indiana on October 1, 1998. A lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, Bob worked as a Superintendent at Huffer Foundry for twenty years and was also owner of Mort Huffer Piers from 1970 – 2006. He served in the Indiana National Guard from 1955 – 1962. He attended Warsaw Community Church and was a former member of First Brethren Church, Warsaw. He was also a member of American Legion Post #49, Warsaw Elks Club #802 where he was Past Exhalted Ruler in 1970 and 1971. He was an avid bridge player participating in Duplicate Bridge and various other clubs. In addition, he was an avid golfer, playing at various surrounding golf courses. He was very active in the Warsaw Class of 1954. Bob also attended Fort Wayne Business College and The Dale Carnegie Course. He is survived by his wife, Veronica Huffer, Winona Lake; three daughters, Angela (and spouse Dr. Douglas) Smith, Juno, Alaska, Teresa Miller, Warsaw and Sabrina (and spouse Steve) Smarr, North Webster; two sons, Tony (and spouse Cheri) Huffer, Port Charlotte, Florida and Don (and spouse Robin) Huffer, Cape Coral, Florida; five step children, June Anglea Funnel, Fort Wayne, Clint Funnel, Kentucky, Nichol Conley, Warsaw, Neeley Schwinnen, Warsaw and Paige (and spouse Brian) Johnson, Akron; three brothers, Max (and spouse Merry) Huffer, Warsaw, William (and spouse Carol) Huffer, Warsaw and Ed (and spouse Suzanne) Huffer, Warsaw; one sister, Janet (and spouse Mike) Cassidy, New Castle; his aunt, Helen Huffer, Grace Village; twenty four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Calling hours are scheduled from 4:00 to 6:00 PM Monday, January 5, 2015 at Warsaw Community Church. A memorial service will follow calling at 6:00 PM at the church. Pastor Jeff Pfeifer will officiate the service. Memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Post #49 Nursing Scholarship Fund, 301 North Buffalo Street, Warsaw, Indiana 46580.