Robert Forrest Dodd Jr.

Anderson - Robert Forrest ''Bob'' Dodd Jr., 82, Anderson, died December 22, 2006 at 11:15 AM at Miller's Merry Manor, Tipton after an extended illness. He was born June 16, 1924 in Anderson, Indiana, the son of Robert Forrest Sr. and Ruth Margaret Hopkinson Dodd. He married Phyllis Ruthann Ehle on December 31, 1945. She preceded him in death on November 26, 2003. Bob graduated from Anderson High School in 1942. Soon after graduation he was invited to serve his country in WWII. He served in Rhineland Ardennes Alsace Central Europe as a T-5 lineman. He fought during the Battle of the Bulge and helped to liberate France during the European Campaign. He was discharged on November 5, 1945 with many awards and honors which included a Presidential Unit Citation with Oak Leaf Cluster, an American Campaign medal, an Army of Occupation medal with a Germany Clasp, a Good Conduct Medal, Three Battle Stars, a World War II Victory medal and Decoration and Citation three Bronze Stars. Bob retired in 1987 from Delco Remy Division of General Motors as a mold maker with 45 years of service. He was a member of Bethany Christian Church. He was Past Master of Ovid Masonic Lodge #164, a 32nd Degree Mason, a member of Scottish Rite, Valley of Indianapolis, Murat Temple Shrine and Madison County Shrine Club. In addition, he was a member of American Legion Post #127 and an honorary member of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association. He was very active in the community organizing fundraisers for the American Heart Association. Bob shared many acts of kindness with friends, family and strangers. He will be truly missed by his family and many friends. He is survived by Marsha Commodore Dodd widow of his son Bruce; sons, Terry wife Deborah, Glenn wife Robin and Robin wife Mary; and daughter, Cheryl Nightenhelser husband Matthew. Also surviving are ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff of Miller's Merry Manor in Tipton and Dr. Harper for the exceptional and loving care they provided. Services will be Thursday, December 28, 2006 at 10:00 AM, at Robert D. Loose Funeral Home, South Chapel, with Robert Bell and Kent Stookey officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Anderson where military graveside rites will be conducted by the VFW Post #266. Visitation will be from 4-8:00 PM on Wednesday, December 27, 2006 at Funeral Home, South Chapel. A Masonic service will be conducted at the funeral at 6:00 PM by the Ovid Masonic Lodge #164. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriner's Burn Hospital. www.LooseFuneralHomes.com

Robert Forrest Dodd Jr.

June 16, 1924 - December 22, 2006