Robert John Thomas Thobe, 57, 1534 Walnut Street, Huntington, died at 6:50 p.m. Thursday (March 13, 2008) at his home.

     Mr. Thobe worked for Ottenweller, in Ft. Wayne, as a press brake operator/supervisor for 16 years.  He was Past Commander of the American Legion Post #85, a member of the V.F.W. Post #2689 and the Eagles Lodge # 823 all of Huntington.  He was a Vietnam veteran serving with the United States Army.

     Bob was born September 2, 1950 in Mercer County, Celina, Ohio the son of Victor Herbert and Henrietta Ann (Varno) Thobe. He graduated from New Bremen (Ohio) High School in 1968.

     Survivors include his mother – Henrietta Thobe of Sidney, Ohio; his fiancé - Melisse Brosamer of Huntington and her children – Brandon  and Travis Brosamer; one son – Chris R. (Gena) Thobe of New Bremen, Ohio; one daughter – Stacey L. (Dale Storer) Thobe of Wapakoneta, Ohio; three brothers – Ed (Brenda) Thobe of New Bremen, Ohio, Gary (Carla) Thobe of Coldwater, Ohio and Jack (Donna) Thobe of New Bremen, Ohio; three sisters – Bev Sealscott of Celina, Ohio, Linda (Dennis) Gross of Celina, Ohio and Mary (Doug) Hemsworth of Sidney, Ohio; and two grandchildren.   His father preceded him in death.

     Visitation will be 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Monday (March 17, 2008) at Bailey-Love Mortuary.  There will be no funeral service or burial.  Casual attire preferred.

     Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post #85 or to Parkview Home Health Care & Hospice in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN  46750.