Robert R. "Bob" Light

1926 - 2017

Robert R. "Bob" Light obituary, 1926-2017

BORN

1926

DIED

2017

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Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home for Funerals

6810 Old Trail Road

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Robert Light Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 15, 2017.

Robert R. "Bob" Light, 90, of rural Fort Wayne passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2017. He was born on March 4, 1926, a son of the late Raymond and Lucille Light. He served in the U.S. Navy. He worked as a teacher, a coach, and a principal at schools in Allen and Wells counties. He was a life-time member of the VFW and American Legion Post 241. He prided himself for his service to the many students he taught and coached. Surviving family include his significant other, Dorothy Clark; brother, Don (Bonnie) Light; nieces and nephews, Ron (Mary) Danks, Dan Danks, Jeri (Rick) Reid, Jack (Sandy) Danks, and Scott (Paige) Danks. Besides his parents, he was preceded in passing by his sister, Helen Danks; and nephew, Michael Danks. Funeral service will be 12:00 pm on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home for Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Road, Fort Wayne with visitation starting at 10:00 am. Burial will be in Nine Mile Maplelawn Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to Ball State Education Department.

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February 18, 2017

Tamara Foustnight

Mr. Light was the epitome of a dedicated and loving educator. Not only did he nourish our minds, he nourished our spirits... sports coach and life coach. I never would have went to Chuck E. Cheese in middle school had Mr. Light not loaded up a carful of us and taken us there and treated us. He was such a special man. The world suffered an enormous loss on Feb. 9 when his love passed with him.

February 17, 2017

Beverly Weikel/Weimer

Oh my . . he was one of my favorite teachers in grade school around 1954! Remember him well. May you find peace in the wonderful memories you have of him.

February 15, 2017

Lisa Rysiawa

So very sorry to hear about Bob's passing. My condolences to the family. We grew up having Bob and Pat and parents as part of our family. I remember the many times my grandparents & parents all got together to play cards! Bob even taught at Village Woods were my brother & I attended. We thought it was so cool to have someone who we thought of as family teaching in our school. I will always remember his smile and sense of humor. ❤

February 16, 2017

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paul church

I wish to heck I'd have known he was still with us. As a typically snotty 7th grader in 1973 Mr Light provided guidance an discipline during my first year in Jr High. He was the football coach to a BUNCH of boys who had never played it organizationally before. As a gym teacher he could become a little kid, just like the rest of us, and made it a great experience. He could get your attention, make the point, and move on. No grudges. GOD I loved this guy.

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