Robert W. Wenger

Robert W. Wenger, 75 passed away Wednesday November 27, 2019 at his home in New Haven, IN surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 4, 1943 in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Roger W. and Deloris E. Wenger. Robert graduated from South Side High School in 1963 and earned his Bachelors and Masters in Forestry from Purdue University. He was a Military Police officer in the Army stateside and in Germany. Robert worked for Purdue Forestry Research Farm for 5 years and then retired as a salesman with Orkin after 30 years of service. His memberships included Salem United Church of Christ, where he had been an Elder and Deacon, American Legion Post 296, and the Masonic Lodge # ( 170 ). He enjoyed forestry, the outdoors and spending time in the woods mushroom hunting and fishing. Robert was an avid Boilermaker fan. Throughout Bob's life his greatest joys came from God, family & friends. If we could talk to him today he would tell us that " I can see clearly now." Robert is survived by his wife Karen L. Wenger of New Haven, IN; son, Kyle Wenger of Fishers, IN, daughter Holly (Ted) Feipel of New Haven, IN; grandchildren, Olivia, Nicole and Alex Wenger, and Todd, Austin, Brooke, Erika Feipel; brother Thomas (Diana) Wenger of Fort Wayne, IN. and aunts, cousins and nephews. Funeral Service will be 11:00 am Tuesday December 3, 2019 Salem United Church of Christ 2401 Lake Ave. Fort Wayne IN 46805 with calling one hour prior. Calling also on Monday December 2, 2019 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the church. Masonic Service will be Monday 7:30 pm. Final resting place in Lindenwood Cemetery Fort Wayne, IN. Preferred memorials may be made to Salem United Church of Christ. To sign the online guestbook go to www.mccombandsons.com