Robb Kimbro French, 65, of Hamlet, IN, died peacefully at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, at Hospice Franciscan Communities, Michigan City, IN.
He was born Aug. 15, 1951, in Spencer, IA, to Charles and Robilee (Tate) French.
Robb was a man of service. He honorably served his country in the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam, Korea and Grenada wars, and as a Senior Military Policeman, receiving several commendations. Robb also served in the National Guard in Iowa and Indiana, where he was recognized for his marksmanship skills and received the Top Gun Award. Robb attended New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology and was owner/operator of Mr. Frank restaurant in Arnolds Park, IA. He also received an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from Iowa Lakes Community College. He served as Assistant Chief of Police in Dixon County, NE; was an 
EMT in Iowa and worked for the National Park Service as a Park Ranger at the Indiana Dunes. He retired after 27 years as a Correctional Officer at Indiana State Prison and Westville Prison. He was the 2nd Vice Commander of the American Legion, Kingsford Heights, IN, and was a site coordinator for Foodbank of Northern Indiana. Robb and his wife, Ann, were owners and operators of Legacy Pet Rescue and Sanctuary. Robb was a HAM radio operator, enjoyed fishing and hunting, and loved his pets dearly.
On Feb. 1, 2013, in LaPorte County, he married Ann (Bentley) French, who survives.
Also surviving are his stepson, Philip Gatch, his late wife’s son.
Preceding him in death were his parents and his late wife, Arlene French.
A Celebration of Robb’s Life gathering will be held Jan. 28 at Kingsford Heights American Legion, 500 Grayson Rd., Kingsford Heights, IN, beginning at noon. Burial will take place at Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso, IN, at a later date. Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte, is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be directed to A. French toward support of Pet Rescue c/o Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, 247 W. Johnson Rd., LaPorte, IN 46350.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.LakeviewFHC.com.