Robert E. Partridge

Robert E. Partridge, 91, North Manchester, IN died at 9:50 p.m. Thursday, December 29, 2011 at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, IN. He was born November 13, 1920 in Chester Township, Wabash County, Indiana to Dewey & Dollie (Werking) Partridge. On November 7, 1941 he married W. Louise Cauffman. She survives. Bob was a 1938 graduate of Chester High School and served in the U.S. Navy from 1941-1946. He was an industrial engineer having worked for Dresser Corp. at Galion, Ohio for 14 years and retired in 1981. He was a member of Congegational Christian Church and American Legion Post # 243, Galion, Ohio. Also surviving are a son, Robert Michael (Carolyn) Partridge, Ridgeville, WA; a daughter, Judith Ann Townley, Redding, CA and four grandchildren. Three brothers are deceased. Memorial services will be Sunday, January 8, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Congregational Christian Church, 310 N. Walnut Street, North Manchester, IN. The family will receive friends following services. McKee Mortuary has been entrusted with final arrangements. For those who wish to honor the memory of Robert E. Partridge, memorial contributions may be made to the Congregational Christian Church, 310 N. Walnut Street, North Manchester, IN 46962. To send a private condolence to the Partridge family, use the Condolence link on the Homepage.