Robert W. Rhome Jr.
Robert W. Rhome Jr., age 38, of 11507 Yellowstone, Harlan, Indiana 46743 passed away at 11:43 p.m. on Saturday, April 8, 2006, in the Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on January 1, 1968, in Akron Summit, Ohio, the son of Robert W. Rhome and Antoinette “Toni” M. (Duffield) Rhome of Merritt Island, Florida.
Robert graduated from Bethlehem Center High School in 1985 and was awarded a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from Akron University in 1991 and a Masters Degree in 2004.
He was the recipient of an American Legion Award.
Robert was employed as a Project Engineer for International Truck and Engine.
He was a member of the Grace Fellowship in New Haven, Indiana.
He was predeceased by his uncles, Scott Duffield and Chuck Rhome.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Vicki (Alldredge) Rhome; and aunts and uncles: Gerrie and George Padovich, Nancy and Rich Dunn, Bill and Phyllis Duffield, Larry and Cyndee Duffield, Charlotte Duffield, Ron and Ruth Rhome, Kenny and Joyce Clark, Junie Rhome, Russel and Sherry Rhome, Jimmy and Dorita Brady, LeRoy and Sandy Staley and Gary Brady.
Visitation will be held in the HARLAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH on Tuesday from 3 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday, April 12, from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m.
A Funeral Service will follow with Pastor Chris Norman officiating.
Interment follows in the Highland Park Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the family or Cancer Services of Allen County, 2925 East State Boulevard, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805.
Arrangements are under the direction of the HOCKEMEYER FUNERAL HOME, 17629 State Road 37, Harlan, Indiana 46743 (260-657-5308).