Robert "Bob" Hine

Age: 99 WidowedCity of Residence: Lebanon, IndianaDate of death: Tuesday, October 8, 2013, at 4:35 p.m.Place of death: At Homewood Health Campus in LebanonRobert Eugene “Bob” Hine of Lebanon went to be with the Lord on October 8, 2013. Born in Boone County, Indiana, on September 22, 1914, he was the only son of the late Olas and Eula (Witt) Hine. A life-resident of Lebanon, Bob graduated from Lebanon High School in 1932 and was the last living graduate of his class. Following school, he served in the Indiana National Guard.In June 1936, he was married to Margaret Elizabeth (Frakes) Hine. Margaret passed away on August 17, 2010.Bob and his wife owned several neighborhood grocery stores. When the national chain stores located to Lebanon, the smaller neighborhood stores were forced out of business. He then owned several apartment buildings and built 25 homes in Lebanon. In 1965, he and Margaret built and operated Oak Park Manor Nursing Home for ten years until their retirement. During retirement, Bob built his last house at the age of 80.Bob’s passion in life was his church work, and in later years, prophecy. He worked earnestly to create new ways of presenting the gospel. Bob was also connected to the Clyde Dupin Ministries, which held crusades in the United States and Haiti. Bob and Margaret traveled on many of those crusades as support staff. He and his wife traveled throughout the world visiting thirty-six countries including Africa, the Holy Lands and Haiti. In his spare time, Bob enjoyed making and sharing his caramel corn with everyone. He was an entrepreneur, a biblical scholar, and a devoted supporter of mission work. Funeral Services will be held at Myers Chapel of Memories, 1502 North Lebanon Street, Lebanon, Indiana, on Saturday, October 12, 2013, at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. J. Wesley Hertel and Rev. Billy Watts, officiating.Visitation is planned from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 11, 2013, at the funeral home in Lebanon.Interment will follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Lebanon, Indiana.Survivors: Three Daughters: Miss Marjorie Hine - Lebanon, Indiana Ms. Barbara L. Koffel – Minneapolis, Minnesota Ms. Carol James – Indianapolis, IndianaSister: Mrs. Martha Hertel and husband, James – Greenwood, IndianaBrother-in-law: Mr. Max Hamilton and wife, Vernita – Greenville, OhioFive Grandchildren: Mr. Philip Koffel – Minneapolis, Minnesota Ms. Elizabeth Koffel – Minneapolis, Minnesota Mr. Mathew James – Indianapolis, Indiana Ms. Sarah James – Indianapolis, Indiana Mr. Zachary James – Indianapolis, IndianaSeveral Nieces and NephewsDeceased: In addition to his parents and his wife, Bob was preceded in death by two sisters, Barbara Hamilton and Juanita Burcham.Memorials: Hope Community Church 665 West 375 North Lebanon, Indiana 46052Or Nazarene Missions International 17001 Prairie Star Parkway Lenexa, Kansas 66220

Robert "Bob" Hine

October 9, 2013