Robert Wayne Geerken

Robert Wayne Geerken, 93, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019. He was born to the late Robert F. and Lydia (Berning) Geerken on May 14, 1925 in Fort Wayne. Robert proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He retired from Tuthill Corporation. Robert is survived by his children, Pamela Hood of Fort Wayne, IN, Shelley (Randall) Burns of Leo, IN, and Robert M. Geerken of Fort Wayne, IN; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and sister, Norma Eshcoff of Fort Wayne, IN. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by wife, Phyllis Geerken; daughter, Joyce Geerken; two brothers and one sister. Funeral service will be on Friday, March 8, 2019 at 1:00 pm at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home for Funerals (6810 Old Trail Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46809) with visitation beginning at 11:00 am until the time of service. Burial will follow at Lindenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Allen County ASPCA or Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home.