Robert E. Hawley, 83, of Fort Wayne, passed away Friday, February 22, 2019 at Hospice Home. He was born November 20, 1935 in Adrian, MI to the late Almon and E. Elizabeth (Miller) Hawley. In his younger years he worked for his father in law’s bakery business and then Essex Wire. He and his wife moved to Fort Wayne in 1965 where he was employed at General Electric, retiring in 1991. After retirement, he stayed busy buying and selling antiques. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Luanna (Eady) Hawley of Fort Wayne; daughter, Cheryl (Michael) Conrad of Columbia City; grandchildren, Ryan Hawley, Alicia Hawley, and Lauren Hawley; great granddaughter, Brooklynn Hakes; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Clair Hawley; and sister, Valerie Davis. Funeral service will be Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Greenlawn Funeral Home, 6750 Covington Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46804 with visitation two hours prior. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Preferred memorials in memory of Robert may be made to Donor’s Choice. Please visit www.greenlawnmpfh to leave condolences for the Hawley family.
