Robert "Dennis" Rhea

Robert "Dennis" Rhea, 67, of Bourbon, passed away on Monday, February 25, 2013 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. He was born in Riverton, Wyoming on April 24, 1945. On August 26, 1967, Dennis married Mary Purdum.

After graduating high school, Dennis honorably served his country for four years in the United States Navy as a Seabee. He went on to earn a Bachelor's of Science degree in education. He taught carpentry and building trades. Dennis was a member of the Camp Creek Church of the Brethren of Nappanee.

Dennis is survived by his wife of 45 years, Mary Rhea of Bourbon; two daughters, Denise Clark of Nappanee and Catherine Ann (Jason) Rinehart of Eugene, OR; a son, Robert Dennis Rhea, Jr. of Pittsburg, KS; seven grandchildren, Samantha, Felisha, Joshua, Hayley, McKenzie, Kaitlyn, and Nicholas; one great-grandchild, Emma; his mother, Catherine Rhea of Freeport, ME; a brother, Rick Rhea of Freeport, ME; and two sisters, Janine (Hank) Clemmons of Oregon, WI and Caroline (Charlie) McLaren of Kelseyville, CA.

He was preceded in death by his adoptive father, William and a sister, Terri Dickenson.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 10 AM at Camp Creek Church of the Brethren in Nappanee. Pastor Mark Riege will officiate the service.

Friends may call Friday, March 1, 2013 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the church.

Memorial contributions may go to the Camp Creek Church of the Brethren.