Dr. Robert "Bob" Winchell

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Dorothy and his three special dogs, Jasper, Nick, and Little Bit.

He is survived by his devoted wife and soul mate, Linda (Taylor) Winchell; sister, Terrie Martin (Randy); daughters, Cara Hoff (Jim), Karisa Burton (fiancé, Rickie Meyer), and Kelly Graves (Rich); grandchildren, James Hoff III, Savannah and Alden Burton and Zoe Leigh Graves and Baby Boy Graves due in February; special cousins, Sherry Hoffman and Angela Sorenson; in-laws, Lisa and Brian Hester and Bill and Richi Taylor; many nieces and nephews; and a host of dear friends, colleagues, and neighbors.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Jan Danks, Dr. John McCleary and Stephanie Groves for keeping the clinic running during his absence and helping with a myriad of matters to assist us.

Robert attended Fairlawn grade school and graduated from Harrison High School in 1967. He was Harrison’s first state champion, winning the shot put title in 1967. He was on the starting five of the basketball team under Coach Frank Schwitz. He graduated from Indiana University where he claimed four Big Ten Championships in shot put. His back injury changed his career path to chiropractic. He then attended National Chiropractic College in Lombard, IL and graduated in 1977. He practiced for 33 years and loved every minute. He previously served as a board member of Evansville ARC and the PRC of Evansville. He was a Kentucky Colonel. He sponsored and played many years of softball, attaining Indiana Hall of Fame status in 1994. His teams won four national championships, dozens of state titles and many tournament wins. He also won gold in the Senior Olympics at age 51 for shot put.

He simply was the kindest, most generous sweet man anyone could know. He was truly loved by his family, friends and patients and will be dearly missed.

Services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, November 27, 2010, at Forest Hills Wesleyan Church, officiated by Rev. Mike Stoelting. Friends may visit Friday from 2:00 to 8:00 PM at Alexander East Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Gilda’s Club, Forest Hills Wesleyan, and Vanderburgh County Humane Society.