Darrel Robert "Bob" Burch

Darrel Robert “Bob” Burch, age 88, of Fremont, Indiana, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021 at Miller’s Merry Manor, LaGrange, Indiana. He was born on June 4, 1932 in Jackson, Michigan to John and Anna (Lybarger) Burch. Bob graduated from Fremont High School in 1952. He later served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He married Wilma B. Rakestraw on November 12, 1952 in Angola, Indiana. She preceded him in death on March 1, 2020. Bob retired in 1992 after 32 years of service at Moore Business Forms (RR Donnelley) Angola, Indiana. He enjoyed snowmobiling, camping, woodworking, and spending time with his family. Survivors include his daughters, Diana Merillat of Fremont, Indiana and Brenda Burch of Fremont, Indiana, granddaughters, Kimberly Renee Boles of Indianapolis, Indiana and Amy Lynn (Ryan) Anderson of Greenwood, Indiana, great-grandchildren, Penny and Lucy Barnett, and Evelyn and Spencer Anderson, and a sister, Willa Drushall of Angola, Indiana. He was also preceded in death by his parents, other siblings, and a son-in-law, Dennis Merillat. A Graveside Service will be held at 10:30 am Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Lakeside Cemetery, Fremont, Indiana with military honors. Memorial donations may be directed to the Fremont Fire Department.