Robert W. "Bob" Freshour

Mr. Robert W. “Bob” Freshour, 88, of Lebanon, Indiana, passed away on Friday morning, March 3, 2017, at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis. He was born on May 14, 1928, in White County, Indiana, a son of the late Arthur M. and Mary E. (Johnson) Freshour. He was a graduate of Royal Center High School. Bob attained his Associates Degree from Ivy Tech in Lafayette and also attended Purdue University. He was a Korean War Veteran and served on the front lines from July 1950 to January 1952 in the Army’s 24th Infantry Division as a Tech Sergeant, receiving two Bronze Stars, a Combat Badge, Korean Service Medal, Unit President Citation, and Good Conduct Medal. His face is imaged on the Korean War Monument in Washington DC and a copy of his experiences of the Korean War were placed in the Library of Congress by Senator Richard Lugar. He was a member of the Central Indiana Korean War Veterans Association. On October 18, 1953, he was married to Janet M. (Poynter) Freshour at the Dover Christian Church. After 63 years together, Janet survives. Bob had resided in Lebanon for the past 63 years. He had worked for Shumate Business Forms in Lebanon and Allison Coupon Company in Indianapolis. His most recent job was devoted to the Lebanon Utilities where he held the position of Superintendent. He had worked there for 22 years, retiring in 1990. After retirement, he worked as a courier for Witham Hospital Toxicology Lab and a Bus Driver for the Lebanon Community School Corporation. He was a member of Central Christian Church where he and Janet sponsored the junior and senior high school groups for many years. Bob coached Lebanon Little League baseball, and coached 6th Grade and Middle School Basketball. Bob was proud to be a member of the Board of Directors for the Lebanon Boys and Girls Club for 47 years. He supervised the construction of the present facility during the late 1980s, contributing over 3,000 hours of labor. In 1992, he received the Boys and Girls Club Indiana Area Council for Outstanding Board Volunteerism and also the Midwest Region Area Council Outstanding Board Volunteer Award. In 2003, he was given the top honor, the Indiana Sagamore of the Wabash Award Plaque from former Governor Joseph Kernan for his contribution in helping the betterment of the youth in our community. In addition, Bob was a member of the American Legion, Past Rotary Club Officer, and past chairman and officer of the Boone County Zoning Appeals. Bob enjoyed his family and friends, always helping them with yardwork, snow removal, and many other odd jobs. He and Janet enjoyed traveling to all of the 50 states, Canada, and Europe. Memorial Services with military rites are planned for Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street, Lebanon, Indiana, with Rev. Brad Miller, officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the service at 6:00, at the funeral home in Lebanon. Burial of Ashes will take place at a later date. Survivors: Wife: Janet M. Freshour – Lebanon, Indiana Two Children: Kirk A. (Beverly) Freshour – Lebanon, Indiana Pamela S. (Dennis) D’Amico – Lebanon, Indiana Three Grandchildren: Kelli (Travis) Brunes – Lebanon, Indiana Jason (Ashley) Behr – Dallas Texas Dana (Jeff) Stevens – Troy, Missouri Four Step Grandchildren: Holee Bailey – Indianapolis, Indiana Nancy Bailey – Indianapolis, Indiana Matt D’Amico – Austin, Texas Denise (Jeremy) DeForge – Alameda, California Five Great Grandchildren: Kollin, Cannon, Memphis, Rhys, and Dax Sister: Linda Chappell – Lafayette, Indiana Sisters-in-law: Jean Acton – Lebanon, Indiana Jane (Harold) Swisher – Indianapolis, Indiana Several Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins Deceased: In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Freshour; a sister, Marie Martin; and a grandson, Gregory Freshour. Memorials: Lebanon Area Boys and Girls Club 403 West Main Street Lebanon, Indiana 46052

Robert W. "Bob" Freshour

May 14, 1928 - March 3, 2017