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Robert “Bob” TritlePassing: June 6, 2014

Service:

Chastain Funeral Home

Funeral Service

Monday, June 9th @ 10:30 am

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Sunday, June 8th @ 2:00-6:00 pm

Monday, June 9th @ 9:30-10:30 am

Cemetery:

Burton Cemetery

Monday, June 9th

MITCHELL – Robert “Bob” Tritle, 77, passed away at 2:35 a.m. Friday, June 6, 2014, at his residence.

Born February 11, 1937, in Leipsic, he was the son of Earl Franklin and Bess (Caroline) McCoy.  He married Martha Lois Nolan September 20, 1958.

Bob was employed 43 years at Carpenter Body Works, and was a farmer.  He graduated from Orleans High School in 1955, and was a member of the First Baptist Church.

Surviving:        wife, Martha Lois Tritle, Mitchell
                daughter, Nancy Jo (Brian) Porter, Orleans
                        son, Timothy Earl (Vicki) Tritle, Seymour
               twin sons, John Robert (Natalie) Tritle, Bedford
                               Jason Ralph (Angela) Tritle, Spencer
                               7 grandchildren
                               2 great grandchildren
                  brother, William Lee Tritle, Bedford

His parents; sister, Carolyn Weeks; and brother, Jimmy Harris Tritle, preceded him in death.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 9, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Reverend Reggie Clark officiating.  Burial will be in Burton Cemetery.

Friends may call from 2:00-6:00 p.m. Sunday and from 9:30 a.m. until the service on Monday at the funeral home.

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18 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Susan Mather | Indianapolis, IN
    Date: June 10, 2014
    Nancy and family, Sorry to hear of your loss. You have great memories that will always be with you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
  2. Guest: Judy Stevens | Mitchell
    Date: June 9, 2014
    Dear Martha & family -- I am so sorry to learn of Bob's passing. He was a very special & kind man to everyone who knew him..What a joy you all have in your memories of being blessed with this man in your lives.. Judy
  3. Guest: Eileen OGrady | NorthAdams, MA
    Date: June 8, 2014
    My sincere condolences. May you be comforted with fond memories. Eileen
  4. Guest: Bob & Stephanie Jackson | Mitchell, IN
    Date: June 8, 2014
    Bill Tritle, son Bill & daughter Traci and to the Tritle family, we are truly sorry for you loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Much Love, Bob & Stephanie
  5. Guest: Eddie Hatfield | Mitchell, Indiana
    Date: June 8, 2014
    Martha & Nancy, i'm so sorry to see this about Bob. When i was young and TRYING to grow up, the Tritles and Beasleys were my ROCK. I learned what farming, friends, and LIFE were all about. At your HOME after helping put up hay one day/evening, Bob invited us ALL over to the HOME for supper! I was VERY dirty, sweaty, and starved. Pretty sure it was AFTER 9:30 pm on a Saturday. I had my very 1st taste of steak ( had NEVER had one before), HOME made ice cream, AND family times. I discovered i REALLY like plain old hamburgers! Those words, "Eddie, theres PLENTY more to eat, get over here, get you some more"! It felt good to not only be paid for working but to LEARN the WHOLE family is as LOVING and CAREING group. THIS will be in my heart & mind for ever! I KNEW i had just met folks who cared for others. GOD was there, GOD was good! My other best memory was the Thanksgiving day when Larry and i went in the old Duster to the bottoms to do those looong burn outs on the road. It hooked up that day, went through the fence, landed on top of a whole roll of rusty old fence. As we were walkin back to the house, here comes Bob in that old Chevrolet truck. "Dab gummit" Larry says, "Don't say a word to him". He pulled up with this great big old smile (laughing) and said, "WHATS HAPPIN' CATS"! As sad a day as this is i just can't help but feel JOY that Bob & Charles are having a wonderful time in heaven talking about the good old days like these. God Bless you Martha! Eddie
  6. Guest: Shaunta (Cornwell) Dunbar | FortHoodTX
    Date: June 8, 2014
    Martha, Nancy, Tim, John and Jason.....my heart breaks for you all. Bob was a great man and it pains me to know he is gone. My thoughts and prayers are with you all now and always. He will be missed. My love to you all.
  7. Guest: Kristina Sears | Mitchell, IN
    Date: June 8, 2014
    Jason and John, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
  8. Guest: Gary & Barbara Blevins | Mitchell, In
    Date: June 8, 2014
    Martha, Nancy, Tim, John and Jason~ Gary & I are so sorry to hear about Bob's passing. He was such a special man that always left us laughing. Many precious memories... we love you and pray for God's peace and comfort to sustain you. Gary & Barbara
  9. Guest: Zach Beasley | WestLafayette, IN
    Date: June 8, 2014
    Martha and Family you are all in my thoughts an prayers. As our families were neighbors there are to many stories to tell but they all bring back good memories. Please know that I'm thinking of all of you. Zach, Heather, Kolton and Lincoln Beasley
  10. Guest: Cindy Tanksley Ryan | MountJuliet, TN
    Date: June 8, 2014
    I am sorry for your loss. He was so sweet to my dad (Bud)and Cricket and always their for them. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
  11. Guest: Cynthia Mullis | Mitchell, IN
    Date: June 7, 2014
    Martha and precious family, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. In Christian love, Bill a and Cindy Mullis
  12. Guest: Esther Johnson Hawkins | Indianapois, IN
    Date: June 7, 2014
    My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. The Johnsons and Tritles all grew up and went to school in Leipsic --I have many memories of fun times. I also knew Bob at First Baptist Church in Mitchell .
  13. Guest: Dwight and Mary Beth Compton | Mitchell, In
    Date: June 7, 2014
    So sorry to hear about Bob!! We are going to miss seeing him in overflow on Sunday morning but have a peace knowing that he is with Jesus!! We love you Martha and are praying for you and your precious family! Dwight and Mary Beth
  14. Guest: Guy and Leatha Thurman | Mitchell, IN
    Date: June 7, 2014
    Praying for peace and comfort for the entire family.
  15. Guest: Keith Eckensberger | CameronPark, CA95682
    Date: June 7, 2014
    So sorry to hear of your loss.
  16. Guest: Patrick Freyer | Trumbull, Connecticut
    Date: June 6, 2014
    Our deepest condolences from all of us at Onspot.
  17. Guest: Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services | Bedford, In47421
    Date: June 6, 2014
    We are all so sorry for your loss. All volunteers of Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services
  18. Guest: Phillip and Amy Meek | Spencer, IN
    Date: June 6, 2014
    So sorry for your loss. Our family will be praying for your family.

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