Robert L. Hovermale, 84, of Mishawaka, passed away at 5:30 am, Friday, December 23, 2011 in his home. Robert was born on March 9, 1927 in Russellville, IN, the son of the late Kiah C. and Edith E. (Smiley) Hovermale. On June 30, 1990, he married Phyllis Croop. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Hovermale, daughter, Diana Dilworth of Greenwood, IN, step daughter, Sandra (Jerry) White of Mishawaka and brother Ralph Hovermale of Sulfur Spring, IN. He is also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents a son, Jerry Hovermale and a sister, Edna Mendenhall. Robert proudly served his country during WWII in the U.S. Navy before being honorably discharged in 1946. He retired from Circle B Construction after 50 years of service. He will be missed by all, including his good friend Ron Hixenbaugh and many other good friends where he tended bar at the Rainbow Inn and friends of Hobbies Watering Hole. He was a wonderful father and husband. Visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 pm, Wednesday, December 28, 2011 in Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 10776 McKinley Highway, Osceola. Burial in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Greenwood, IN.

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