Charles Robert ‘Bob’ VanataAKRON – Charles Robert “Bob” Vanata, 79, of Fulton, and formerly of Lakeland and The Villages, Fla., passed at 5:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.
Bob was born on Aug. 25, 1943, in Logansport, Ind., to Clifford and Josephine Sanders Vanata. He was married on March 21, 1981, by Rev. Hapner in Fulton, to Elaine Sue Campbell Johnson; she survives.
Survivors include daughter, Lesley and husband Troy Corn, of Rochester; son, Christopher and wife Christine Vanata, of Akron; and stepson, Nathan and wife Nicole Johnson, of Rochester.
Following his wishes, no visitation or services will be held. The arrangements have been entrusted to Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.
Memorial contributions can be made in his memory to the Fulton County Animal Adoption and Education Center 1540 N. Wentzel St., Rochester, IN 46975.
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