Robert Moore

Robert "Bob" Francis Moore, 83, of Waldron passed away August 28, 2024 at Major Hospital in Shelbyville.

Born August 21, 1941 in Shelby County, he was the son of Ralph & Thelma (Baker) Moore, Sr. He married Janet (Bonislawski) Moore on March 16, 2002 and she survives him. Other survivors include a son, Roger Moore of Waldron, IN; daughters, Shelley Barton (John) of Greensburg, IN. & Sandra Baldridge (Ron) of Huntington, IN; grandchildren, Eric Spurlin, Christin Spurlin, and William Neumeier; step-sons, Cary Zietlow (Kay Lynne) & Christopher Zietlow; step-grandchildren, Emily Zietlow, Adam Zietlow, Claire Zietlow & Hunter Remmler.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son David Moore; a brother, Ralph Moore, Jr.; and his first wife and mother of his children, Sheryl Brummett.

Due to the early death of his father, at the age of 12, Bob helped his brother run the family farm that was homesteaded by their great, great grandfather in 1832. Bob was Salutatorian of the Waldron Class of 1959 and pitched for the high school softball team. He was known for his tremendous curveball. He served in the US Army Infantry then the Indiana National Guard from 1960 to 1965. He was a DeKalb seed corn dealer for over thirty years and retired from farming in 1997. He and his wife, Janet enjoyed traveling and singing harmony for residents at many different assisted living and nursing homes.

Visitation will be from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, Friday, September 6, 2024, at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, Shelbyville with the funeral service immediately following. Interment will follow at the Lewis Creek Cemetery in Waldron. Memorial contributions may be made to Bob & Janet's church, the Church of the Risen Christ, 202 W. Washington St., Waldron, IN. 46182.