Robert Lynn Strand, age 63, of Chapman Lake, Warsaw, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020, at 8:35 p.m. in his residence.
He was born Feb. 18, 1957, in Pittsburgh, Pa., to Robert Earl and Emma Lois Hixson Strand.
Robert was united in marriage to Kelley J. Brubaker in Warsaw on Dec. 21, 2013. He was a graduate of Elkhart Memorial High School. His memberships include American Legion Post #49, Warsaw, for 13 years, Elk’s Lodge #802 for 13 years and Local 809 of the United Steel Workers Union for 40 years. Robert was employed by DePuy-Synthes of Warsaw for 40 years as a machinist.
Survivors include his wife, Kelley Strand, Warsaw; children, Ashley (Cheyne Stouder) Strand, Bourbon; Michelle (Tim) Beezley, Columbia City; Tad (Kenzy) Edwards, Warsaw; Tyler Edwards, Hartsville, Tenn.; his father, Robert Earl Strand, Paris, Ark.; siblings, Brian E. Strand, Auburndale, Fla.; and Stuart A. Strand, Miami, Fla. In addition, seven grandchildren survive including Caleb, Haven, Zoe, Bentley, Kameron, Zoei and Hudson.
Due to current COVID-19 recommendations, masks are required. The public is kindly requested to provide their own. Social distancing is strongly encouraged. No food permitted at this time.
Calling hours are scheduled from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20 in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Interment services will be private.
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Memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Post #49, 301 N. Buffalo St., Warsaw, IN 46580.
To sign the guest register or leave a condolence, electronically go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapel.com.
