Robert C. Kendall

ROBERT CHARLES KENDALL, 86, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012 at Parkview Hospital. Born in Indianapolis, he was th son of the late Charles and Marguerite Kendall. He served as a Marine in World War II, then graduated from Purdue University School of Engineering, where he was a member of Triangle Fraternity, Tau Beta Pi, and Purdue Glee Club. He served as Chief Engineer for the State of Wisconsin and later executive vice president of Orville E. Madsen & Son Inc., in Madison, WI. In 1976 he joined the faculty at IPFW in the Department of Construction Technology. Over the years there were many local, state and national professional presentations, publications and awards. He retired in 2007. Bob was president of Kendall Homes, Inc., earning a national award for energy efficient designs. His first wife, Kathryn Purcell, preceded him in death. They had two sons, Paul J. (Vicki) Kendall, Chicago, Ill. and David B. Kendall, Boca Raton, Fla.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Bob is survived by his wife, Bette (Troue) Kendall; and children, Karen (James) Martin of Fort Wayne, Ind., and Dwight Troue of New Haven, Ind.; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A private service will be held. Memorials may be sent to Lincolnville United Methodist Church, 5848 E 500 S Wabash, IN 46992. www.hockemeyermillerfh.com