Robert "Bob" G. Messmann's Obituary
Robert G. “Bob” Messmann, 98, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020 at Adams Heritage, Monroeville. Born in Woodburn, he was the son of the late Emil and Artie (Kerns) Messmann. He was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church (Soest), Fort Wayne. He served his country in the US Army during WWII and was a member of American Legion Post 377, Woodburn. He retired as a lifelong carpenter in 1985. He enjoyed bowling, playing cards, fishing, antiquing, and working for Habitat for Humanity. He is survived by his children, Gregory (Marianne) Messmann and Gary Messmann of Fort Wayne and Gina (Kim) Graft of Ossian; daughter-in-law, Linda Messmann-Coe of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Nicole Walter, Rebecca VanSpankeren, Christopher Messmann, Katy Caruso, Mark Messmann, Michael Messmann, Luke Messmann, Jessi Artimé, Matt Graft, and Korah DeArmond; and 27 great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Alice in 2006; son, Grant Messmann; daughter-in-law, Beverly Messmann; and siblings, Paul, William, Norville, and Charles Messmann, Lavina Pabst, Helen Rekeweg, Edna Roemke, Delores Ort, and Marilyn Gilbert. Private services. Burial in Concordia Lutheran Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Preferred memorials are to Emmanuel Lutheran Church (Soest) Carpenters Helpers. Arrangements by Harper’s Community Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven. For online condolences please visit www.harperfuneralhome.com.
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