Robert O. "Shorty" Starner Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Robert O. 'Shorty' Starner, 85, Claypool, passed away at 5:35 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, at Mason Health Care & Rehab, Warsaw. He was born Nov. 18, 1927, in Plymouth, to parents Lloyd and Elizabeth (Burroughs) Starner. He married Glenda L. Holle on Sept. 8, 1951. She survives. In 1987, after 40 years of service, Bob retired from NIPSCO where he was a welder and then a crane operator. After retiring from NIPSCO, he became a full-time farmer. He was a U.S. Army veteran, and also was a member of the Mentone Masonic Lodge. He was an avid John Deere tractor fan and liked working on tractors. He had a love for farming and all that came with it. Survivors include his wife, Glenda Starner, Claypool; one daughter, Susan and husband Tim Werstler, Pierceton; one son, David and wife Kris Starner, Claypool; five grandsons; and one sister, Dorothy Lockwood, South Bend. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Marcia Starner. Masonic service followed by a memorial service to remember Bob will be held at 6:00 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with Pastor Dennis Bollenbacher officiating. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will take place at a later date, at the Walnut Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Argos. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 115 W. Washington St., Suite 1180 South, Indianapolis.

Robert O. "Shorty" Starner

November 18, 1927 - February 14, 2013