Bob Pickerill

Bob Pickerill, 68, passed away Thursday, Jan 7th, 2021. He was born in Michigan City, and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Bob graduated from Snyder HS and IUPU, Fort Wayne. He was a loving husband, dad, and grandfather. Bob started his career at his father’s business, Wayne Warehouse, and then began his 25 years with Nestle, taking him and his family to many great places across the states and abroad. He then moved on to real estate and finished his career with Fort Wayne Metals. Bob loved life and brought so much joy & laughter to his family and everyone around him. He loved spending time supporting his kids & their activities. Bob was blessed with 5 grandchildren that he adored. Throughout his life he had many hobbies, from becoming a pilot, creating stained glass windows, wood working, motorcycles, to enjoying the finer things in life such as yard work, hiking, traveling & photography. He instilled a sense of adventure within his family through all their travels and experiences. His wife and children look forward to carrying on his legacy and his love for life. Surviving are his wife of 42 years, Dawn; Son, Ryan; Daughter, Lyndsey; Son, Jeff (Ashley); and grandchildren: Jack, Nicholas, Davin, Evelina, & Leo; Sister, Barbara Phillips (James). Bob was preceded in death by Robert D. Pickerill & Aimee Pickerill. Due to Covid concerns, a private family funeral service will be held at 4:00pm on Friday, January 15, 2021 at D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home (1320 East Dupont Road, Fort Wayne), with public calling from 2pm-4pm. Bob's family invites you to join the service virtually by visiting the funeral home Facebook page (www.facebook.com/DOMcCombPineValley) where a livestream link will become available 5 minutes prior to the service. Memorial donations in Bob's honor may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org