Robert R. CLEPPE

27 APR 1929 - 23 JUL 2022

• BIRTH: 27 APR 1929, South Bend, IN
• DEATH: 23 JUL 2022, Raclin Hospice House, Mishawaka, IN

• MARRIAGE: 16 MAY 1953, St Joseph County, IN

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[N32788] Robert R. Cleppe
April 27, 1929 ~ July 23, 2022 (age 93)

Robert R. Cleppe passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Raclin Hospice House in Mishawaka, Indiana after residing at his daughter and son-in law's home in Granger for the past year. Bob was born in South Bend, Indiana, on April 27, 1929, to Achiel R. and Alice (Lips) Cleppe. The youngest of three children, his siblings Yvonne Kaluzny and George Cleppe predeceased him, as did their spouses. Bob served in the military from 1951 to 1953, stationed at Ft. Riley, KS, where he was assigned to the office of the Staff Judge Adjutant General of the 10th Infantry Division. On May 16, 1953, he married Alice M. Cwidak, who passed away on October 22, 2018, after 65 wonderful years together. He was also predeceased by his son, David in January 2022. He was a devoted father to his three children, David Cleppe, DDS, (daughter-in-law Donna); Elysse (Mike) Pajakowski, both of Granger, IN; and Allison (Gene) Harding of Gallatin, TN. He is remembered with fond memories and love by seven grandchildren, Evan Cleppe, Craig Pajakowski, Grace Pajakowski, Lauren Pajakowski Mersich (Derek), Jillian Harding Lopez (Matthew), Colin Harding, and Reid (Hailey) Harding; six great-grandchildren, Harper, Owen, Grant, and Jack Mersich, and Wesley and Lacey Harding; as well as several nieces and nephews. Bob spent his entire career with what was originally The National Bank and Trust Company, which is now Flagstar. He worked exclusively in the area of trusts and estates, and at the time of his retirement was Senior Vice President, Senior Trust Officer, and Director of the bank's Trust Division. He served as a board member in a number of communities and not-for-profit organizations, including the following: The Family and Children's Center; The Broadway Theatre League; The Art Center; The Michiana Arts and Sciences Council; the Firefly Festival; The Industrial Foundation; The Memorial Health Foundation; and The Scholarship Foundation of St. Joseph County. In addition to his board membership on The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, he also served as a volunteer. Most recently he served as a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) with the Department of Child Services. Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Palmer Funeral Home - Hickey Chapel, 17131 Cleveland Road, South Bend, where friends may visit with the family from 10:00 a.m. until time of services. Committal services will follow at the columbarium in Highland Cemetery, South Bend, IN. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Foundation, 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN 46545. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.