Robert U. Satterthwaite, 94, Andrews, passed away at 7:05 am on Sunday, December 13, 2020, at Parkview Hospital in Wabash. He was born in Huntington, Indiana, on Saturday, October 30, 1926, to Charles and Maude (Dillon) Satterthwaite. He was married to his loving wife of 71 years, Carol M. Boyer Satterthwaite, who survives.
Robert graduated from Monument City High. He always had a love for farming, making that his life’s vocation. He enjoyed gardening, playing cards, bowling, and golfing, as well as hunting and fishing. He especially enjoyed time with his family, which always involved a lot of laughter.
Additional survivors include his daughters, Stephanie (Gregory) Hanouw of Aurora, CO, and Aleta (Donald) Batz of Braceville, IL; son, David Satterthwaite of Dexter, KY; grandsons, Eric (Katie) Satterthwaite and Adam Satterthwaite; granddaughters, Cassondra (Luke) Barbarich and Abigail Hanouw; great-granddaughter, Sophie Satterthwaite; and sisters, Mary L. Engleman and Margaret Himelick.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Charles P. Satterthwaite and H. Rex Satterthwaite; sister, Patricia Beals; daughter-in-law, Trina Satterthwaite; and brother-in-law, Thomas Engleman.
Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, December 17, 2020, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.
The family will have a private funeral service to celebrate Robert’s life. A graveside service will take place at 12:15 pm on Friday, December 18, 2020, at Mt. Etna Cemetery. Pastor Mike Gallant will be officiating.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Mt. Etna United Methodist Church, 6383 W. 600 S., Huntington, IN 46750.
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