Robert M. Adams, 73, of La Porte, Ind. passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020.
He was born July 18, 1946 in Rensselaer, Ind. to William Maurice “Mauri” Adams and Ethel Pauline (Warren).
Bob was the owner of Kendall’s Service, which he purchased in 1997 before selling the business to Kaiser Auto in 2013. He served in the Army Reserve and was a member of the American Legion. He served on the La Porte County Lake Patrol and was an advisor for the La Porte County Police Cadets.
On Sept. 18, 1965 Bob married Christine Wilkey, who survives. Also surviving are their children, Paul (Kristie) Adams of La Porte and Karen Parkerson of La Porte; grandchildren, Jake (Sarah) Adams, Heather Macher, Zachary (Sarah) Adams, Kayla (Shawn) Miller, Lexie Adams, Taylor Adams, Bryon (Amanda) Parkerson, and Jessica (Josh) Fawley; 11 great-grandchildren; and brothers, William (Chris) Adams and Michael (Patty) Adams of La Porte.
He was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Jeff Parkerson.
Bob was a loving son, husband, dad and grandpa “paw-paw.” He will be truly missed by all those lives he touched.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 25 and from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, June 26 at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, 1117 Indiana Ave., La Porte, Indiana, where funeral services will be held with Pastor Bob Vale officiating. Burial will follow at Rolling Prairie Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Rumely Allis-Chalmers LaPorte Heritage Center, 2859 W. State Rd. 2, La Porte, Indiana 46350.
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