Robert B. Esterline Sr., 64, of Elkhart, died Saturday June 18, 2011 at VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System in Marion. He was born in Mishawaka January 17, 1947 to Robert and Lillian (Breden) Esterline. Robert was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from CTS Corp. after 45 years there. He enjoyed fishing, camping and going to the races. Survivors include his son, Robert B. (Susan) Esterline Jr. of Elkhart; his stepdaughter, Lisa (Roderick) Williams, of Elkhart; his brother, William (Libby) Esterline of Phoenix and sister, Cathy (Bill) Line in South Carolina; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Robert was preceded in death by his brother, Richard.

Memorial Service 10:00 Saturday, June 25, at Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 10776 McKinley Hwy. with military honors. The family's preferred memorial is the Elkhart County Humane Society, 54687 CR19, Bristol, IN 46507-9170.

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