Robert Walker Bain III, 71, died on Sunday, January 20, 2019 in his home.
Robert was born in Indianapolis on December 3, 1947, the son of Robert W. Bain Jr and Marjory (Roberts) Bain. He attended 9 schools in 4 states before graduating from Lisle High School in 1965. Bob attended Indiana University where he earned a degree in History and then an MBA. At IU he was very involved in the campus student radio station, WIUS, where he met many lifelong friends.
Most importantly, while at IU, he met Melinda Carol Henry, whom he married on December 19, 1970, starting almost 50 years of the wonderful life they shared.
Robert worked at Purdue University for 37 years in the business office in Agriculture and Physical Plant, and with a change of direction retired as Director of Physical Facilities Computing. After retirement, he was very active in the Purdue University Retirees Association (PURA), serving as President and Treasurer.
For almost 40 years he was involved with the Purdue Federal Credit Union, serving two stretches on the Board totaling over 20 years, and on the Supervisory Committee; he served as Board chair and treasurer as the credit union grew from $10 million in assets to $1.2 billion. He is very proud of its service to Purdue and the community.
A childhood visit to Gettysburg sparked his interest in the Civil War; he visited every major battlefield (and lots of small ones) and supported several preservation groups. Bob was a member of the Society of Civil War historians, treasurer of the local Civil War Round Table, and gave talks to groups throughout the state.
A lifelong reader, he was proud of his library of 2,500 volumes, and supported the Purdue Libraries, particularly the Archives and special collections.
He was a fan of college football and for over 35 years was part of the official statistics crew for Purdue football. Bob also was a devoted follower of the Chicago Cubs which started when he attended his first Major League game at Wrigley Field in 1955.
Bob loved to travel, and he and Melinda had many great trips together, including to England, Greece and Disney World.
Bob’s final advice is to retire early and enjoy life; you don’t know how long forever will be.
He is survived by his wife; one brother; two aunts; one uncle; two sister-in-laws; two brother-in-laws; four nieces; one nephew; several cousins; and those friends from IU campus radio. He is preceded in death by his brother, Scott Harold Bain, and his parents.
Friends may call from 5:00-7:00 PM on Friday, January 25, 2019 at Soller-Baker West Lafayette Chapel, 1184 Sagamore Parkway W., West Lafayette. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, January 26, 2019 with visitation beginning at 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens.
Robert was born in Indianapolis on December 3, 1947, the son of Robert W. Bain Jr and Marjory (Roberts) Bain. He attended 9 schools in 4 states before graduating from Lisle High School in 1965. Bob attended Indiana University where he earned a degree in History and then an MBA. At IU he was very involved in the campus student radio station, WIUS, where he met many lifelong friends.
Most importantly, while at IU, he met Melinda Carol Henry, whom he married on December 19, 1970, starting almost 50 years of the wonderful life they shared.
Robert worked at Purdue University for 37 years in the business office in Agriculture and Physical Plant, and with a change of direction retired as Director of Physical Facilities Computing. After retirement, he was very active in the Purdue University Retirees Association (PURA), serving as President and Treasurer.
For almost 40 years he was involved with the Purdue Federal Credit Union, serving two stretches on the Board totaling over 20 years, and on the Supervisory Committee; he served as Board chair and treasurer as the credit union grew from $10 million in assets to $1.2 billion. He is very proud of its service to Purdue and the community.
A childhood visit to Gettysburg sparked his interest in the Civil War; he visited every major battlefield (and lots of small ones) and supported several preservation groups. Bob was a member of the Society of Civil War historians, treasurer of the local Civil War Round Table, and gave talks to groups throughout the state.
A lifelong reader, he was proud of his library of 2,500 volumes, and supported the Purdue Libraries, particularly the Archives and special collections.
He was a fan of college football and for over 35 years was part of the official statistics crew for Purdue football. Bob also was a devoted follower of the Chicago Cubs which started when he attended his first Major League game at Wrigley Field in 1955.
Bob loved to travel, and he and Melinda had many great trips together, including to England, Greece and Disney World.
Bob’s final advice is to retire early and enjoy life; you don’t know how long forever will be.
He is survived by his wife; one brother; two aunts; one uncle; two sister-in-laws; two brother-in-laws; four nieces; one nephew; several cousins; and those friends from IU campus radio. He is preceded in death by his brother, Scott Harold Bain, and his parents.
Friends may call from 5:00-7:00 PM on Friday, January 25, 2019 at Soller-Baker West Lafayette Chapel, 1184 Sagamore Parkway W., West Lafayette. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, January 26, 2019 with visitation beginning at 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens.
Robert Walker Bain III, 71, died on Sunday, January 20, 2019 in his home.
Robert was born in Indianapolis on December 3, 1947, the son of Robert W. Bain Jr and Marjory (Roberts) Bain. He attended 9 schools in 4 states before graduating from Lisle High School in 1965. Bob attended Indiana University where he earned a degree in History and then an MBA. At IU he was very involved in the campus student radio station, WIUS, where he met many lifelong friends.
Most importantly, while at IU, he met Melinda Carol Henry, whom he married on December 19, 1970, starting almost 50 years of the wonderful life they shared.
Robert worked at Purdue University for 37 years in the business office in Agriculture and Physical Plant, and with a change of direction retired as Director of Physical Facilities Computing. After retirement, he was very active in the Purdue University Retirees Association (PURA), serving as President and Treasurer.
For almost 40 years he was involved with the Purdue Federal Credit Union, serving two stretches on the Board totaling over 20 years, and on the Supervisory Committee; he served as Board chair and treasurer as the credit union grew from $10 million in assets to $1.2 billion. He is very proud of its service to Purdue and the community.
A childhood visit to Gettysburg sparked his interest in the Civil War; he visited every major battlefield (and lots of small ones) and supported several preservation groups. Bob was a member of the Society of Civil War historians, treasurer of the local Civil War Round Table, and gave talks to groups throughout the state.
A lifelong reader, he was proud of his library of 2,500 volumes, and supported the Purdue Libraries, particularly the Archives and special collections.
He was a fan of college football and for over 35 years was part of the official statistics crew for Purdue football. Bob also was a devoted follower of the Chicago Cubs which started when he attended his first Major League game at Wrigley Field in 1955.
Bob loved to travel, and he and Melinda had many great trips together, including to England, Greece and Disney World.
Bob’s final advice is to retire early and enjoy life; you don’t know how long forever will be.
He is survived by his wife; one brother; two aunts; one uncle; two sister-in-laws; two brother-in-laws; four nieces; one nephew; several cousins; and those friends from IU campus radio. He is preceded in death by his brother, Scott Harold Bain, and his parents.
Friends may call from 5:00-7:00 PM on Friday, January 25, 2019 at Soller-Baker West Lafayette Chapel, 1184 Sagamore Parkway W., West Lafayette. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, January 26, 2019 with visitation beginning at 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens.
Robert was born in Indianapolis on December 3, 1947, the son of Robert W. Bain Jr and Marjory (Roberts) Bain. He attended 9 schools in 4 states before graduating from Lisle High School in 1965. Bob attended Indiana University where he earned a degree in History and then an MBA. At IU he was very involved in the campus student radio station, WIUS, where he met many lifelong friends.
Most importantly, while at IU, he met Melinda Carol Henry, whom he married on December 19, 1970, starting almost 50 years of the wonderful life they shared.
Robert worked at Purdue University for 37 years in the business office in Agriculture and Physical Plant, and with a change of direction retired as Director of Physical Facilities Computing. After retirement, he was very active in the Purdue University Retirees Association (PURA), serving as President and Treasurer.
For almost 40 years he was involved with the Purdue Federal Credit Union, serving two stretches on the Board totaling over 20 years, and on the Supervisory Committee; he served as Board chair and treasurer as the credit union grew from $10 million in assets to $1.2 billion. He is very proud of its service to Purdue and the community.
A childhood visit to Gettysburg sparked his interest in the Civil War; he visited every major battlefield (and lots of small ones) and supported several preservation groups. Bob was a member of the Society of Civil War historians, treasurer of the local Civil War Round Table, and gave talks to groups throughout the state.
A lifelong reader, he was proud of his library of 2,500 volumes, and supported the Purdue Libraries, particularly the Archives and special collections.
He was a fan of college football and for over 35 years was part of the official statistics crew for Purdue football. Bob also was a devoted follower of the Chicago Cubs which started when he attended his first Major League game at Wrigley Field in 1955.
Bob loved to travel, and he and Melinda had many great trips together, including to England, Greece and Disney World.
Bob’s final advice is to retire early and enjoy life; you don’t know how long forever will be.
He is survived by his wife; one brother; two aunts; one uncle; two sister-in-laws; two brother-in-laws; four nieces; one nephew; several cousins; and those friends from IU campus radio. He is preceded in death by his brother, Scott Harold Bain, and his parents.
Friends may call from 5:00-7:00 PM on Friday, January 25, 2019 at Soller-Baker West Lafayette Chapel, 1184 Sagamore Parkway W., West Lafayette. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, January 26, 2019 with visitation beginning at 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens.
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