Robert Isch

Robert H. Isch, 94, of Monroe passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Christian Care in Bluffton. He was born in Berne to Henry J. and Nova E. (Baumgarter) Isch. He was married July 4, 1948, to Jane Kehrn, his high school sweetheart.
He was a member of the Apostolic Christian Country Church. His first job was as a milk truck driver and was a lifelong farmer. One of his favorite things to do was going to the lake with family.
He was involved in many things. He had been president of the French Township Insurance, grand marshal of 4-H Parade, board of directors of the Adams County Farm Bureau, president of the County Extension Board, Credit Union Board and served on various church committees.
He had a fantastic memory and loved telling stories about history, and he was an avid reader.
He is survived by his two daughters, Pam (Alan) Arnold of Monroe; and Patti Isch of Bluffton; three grandchildren, Coley Arnold of Fort Wayne; Kimberly Bowers of Decatur; and Courtney (Doug) DeShong of Noblesville; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife on Dec. 24, 2018; and brother, David Isch.
Visitation will be Wednesday, May 24 from 2-7 p.m. at Haggard-Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home in Decatur and one hour prior to the 10:30 a.m. funeral service Thursday, May 25 at Apostolic Christian Country Church. Officiating will be ministers of the church Brent Kaehr and Ron Kipfer. Burial will be at Apostolic Christian Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Christian Care-Good Samaritan Fund.
Arrangements provided by Haggard-Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home in Decatur. To sign the guest book, click on www.hshfuneralhome.com.