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Robert “Bob” Huffer, 78, Winona Lake, passed away at 1:55 p.m. Dec. 20, 2014, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born March 3, 1936, in Warsaw, to Morton and Gladys Minear Huffer. On Oct. 1, 1998, in Warsaw, he married Veronica Copeland, who survives in Winona Lake. A lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, he worked as a superintendent at Huffer Foundry for 20 years, and also was owner of Mort Huffer Piers from 1970 to 2006. He served in the Indiana National Guard from 1955 to 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; and Elks Club #802, where he was past exalted 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. He also attended Fort Wayne Business College and The Dale Carnegie Course. Also surviving are 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, Fla., and Don (and spouse Robin) Huffer, Cape Coral, Fla.; five stepchildren: 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) and Ed (and spouse Suzanne) Huffer, all of Warsaw; one sister, Janet (and spouse Mike) Cassidy, New Castle; his aunt, Helen Huffer, Grace Village; 24 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services will be at 6 p.m. Monday at Warsaw Community Church with Pastor Jeff Pfeifer officiating. Calling is from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday at the church. ***** Memorials to American Legion Post #49 Nursing Scholarship Fund, 301 N. Buffalo St., Warsaw, IN 46580. Condolences may be sent via mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
