Robert L. ‘Bob’ Feece

Robert L. “Bob” Feece, who lived most of his lifetime in Marshall County, died following an extended illness, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth, at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12, 2003. He was 87 years old.

Born in Knox, Ind., on June 21, 1916, Bob was the son of Ezra and Cora M. Ransbottom Feece. He attended Starke County schools.

On September 5, 1937, in Plymouth, Bob and Elizabeth B. “Betty” Nethercutt were married. They have resided at River Park, the past nine years.

Bob spent his working career in auto body repairs. He was co-owner and operator of the B&D Body Shop on Western Ave., with his son, Donovan, from 1978 to 1992.

He was a man skilled in working with his hands. He enjoyed woodworking, making furniture and clocks. All of his family members treasure the fruits of his labors and everyone got a clock or furniture item at one time or another. He loved to travel and, in his motor home, visited Western and Southern states, often in Florida. As a member of the “Boat Club,” he also spent happy times at various lakes throughout the Midwest.

Bob is survived by his devoted wife, Betty. In three weeks, they would have celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary.

A daughter and her husband, Emma Jean and Erich Wurzburger of South Bend, and a daughter-in-law, Jacqueline Feece, Plymouth, also survive, together with four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Gertrude and Robert Elliott, a sister, South Bend, and three brothers, Burton J. and Ineva Feece, Lester A. Feece and Ezra and Lexie Feece, Jr., all of Plymouth, survive as well. A sister-in-law, Sue Feece, Walkerton, also survives together with numerous nieces and nephews.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, and his son, Donovan D. Feece who died less than two months ago, on June 18, 2003. A granddaughter, Debbie Wasowski, died on October 22, 2001. Four brothers have also died: William R. and Ted C. Feece and two others who died in infancy.

Visitation with the family and a celebration of Bob’s life will be from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, August 17, 2003, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, and for one hour prior to services in the church on Monday.

Funeral services will be officiated by the Rev. Dr. David Moffett-Moore, pastor of the First United Church of Christ, 321 N. Center St., where Bob was a member for over fifty years. The services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 18, 2003.

Burial will be in New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth.

Memorial gifts in Bob’s memory may be made to the First United Church of Christ.