Robert D. “Bob” Buroff, 91 of Markle passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Markle Health and Rehabilitation. Bob was a 1947 graduate of Markle High School. He had worked at International Harvester for 34 years. He spent 26 years with the Markle Volunteer Fire Department. He was associated with the Huntington County Fast Pitch Softball for over 30 years as a player, coach and manager. Bob was an avid golfer and was a member of Mt. Etna Golf Course. He enjoyed racing, NASCAR, Indy Car and Midgets, he also enjoyed gardening and yard work, including mowing and growing vegetables. He was an I.U. fan during the Bobby Knight era.
Bob was born on September 26, 1928 in Uniondale, the son of Donald E. and Mary A. (Lamb) Buroff.
He was united in marriage to Joan Sutton on July 9, 1948 at Markle United Methodist Church. His wife survives.
Additional survivors include two sons: Joe (Bobbie) Buroff of Fort Wayne; Jim Buroff of Yoder; two grandsons: Ryan (Jenni) Buroff, Cory Buroff and two great grandsons: Riley Buroff and Harrison Buroff.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2020 from 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm at the Myers Funeral Home Markle Chapel, 415 N. Lee Street, Markle, Indiana.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, January 24, 2020 at 11:00 am with Gerald O. Moreland officiating, there will be one hour of visitation prior to the service at the Myers Funeral Home Markle Chapel.
Interment will be at the Markle Cemetery.
Memorial donations can be made out to Cancer Services of Huntington County in care of Myers Funeral Home, P.O. Box 403, Markle, IN 46770.
