Robert P. Broda

ROBERT â€œBOBâ€ P. BRODA, age 66 of Kewanna, IN formerly of Hobart/Merrillville, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 17, 2008. He moved to Bruce Lake five years ago where he was already enjoying â€œHeaven on Earthâ€ at the lake he loved. He enjoyed new adventures along with many new close friends. Bob liked fishing, golfing, and bird watching. He spent most of his time with his grandchildren and family, going to football, basketball, baseball and softball games as well as school plays, preschool programs, and anything and everything that involved his grandchildren. Bob was a graduate of Hobart High School, class of 1959. He retired from Inland Steel where he worked at the #2 cold strip. After retiring from Inland he worked at Mastardi-Platt/GE as an Environmental Consultant. This he didnâ€™t consider a job because he made so many friends that he enjoyed being with. He also worked on the Lake Bruce conservancy after moving there. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 47 years â€“ Carol (nee Bemis) Broda of Kewanna; daughters â€“ Michelle (Michael) Kane of Glen Ellyn, IL, Carri (George) Sinnis of Carmel, IN; 6 grandchildren â€“ Alexandra Kane of Glen Ellyn, IL, Krystal Sperry (Broda) of Hebron, Loukas, Landon, Logan and Lawson Sinnis of Carmel; brother â€“ Charles (Mary) Broda of Hobart; sister â€“ Gloria Immel of Hobart; sisters-in-law â€“ Lois Cortese, Connie (Don) Johnson, Pam (Dan) Cooper of Hobart; 15 nieces and nephews; many great nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his son, Phillip Broda, parents â€“ Charles and Mary Broda; mother and father-in-law â€“ Roy and Ruby Bemis; brothers-in-law â€“ Kenn â€œSamâ€ Immel and Tony Cortese. Bob was a special person who touched the hearts of many. He was loving, giving, kind-hearted and would do anything for anyone just because he enjoyed helping others. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 11 a.m.(CST) at Burns Funeral Home, 701 E. 7th St., Hobart, IN, Rev. Steven L. McPeek of the Kewanna/Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church officiating. Interment in Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso. Friends are invited to meet with the family at Burns Funeral Home, Hobart on Wednesday from 2-8 p.m(CST). In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hope Hospice, 420 Main St., Rochester, IN 46975. www.burnsfuneral.com

Robert P. Broda

June 10, 1941 - May 17, 2008