Robert Millhouse

Robert Russell Millhouse, age 85, of Albion, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Mr. Millhouse was born on February 15, 1939 in Garrett, Indiana to the late John Samuel Millhouse and Susan Emeline (Lung) Millhouse. He attended Salem Center School. He married Shelby Jean Terry on June 4, 1960. He worked as a machinist at HyMatic in Kendallville and also established his own business with his wife and children, which he operated for 35 years. Robert was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Kendallville. He loved his family dearly. Some of his favorite pastimes included fishing, singing, farming, hunting, home construction, prototyping, automotive repair, and machining. 

Survivors include:
Wife, Shelby Jean Millhouse of Albion.
Son, Robert Edward and Jane Millhouse of Garrett. 
Son, John and Regina Millhouse of Albion.
Daughter, Theresa and David Ferguson of Kendallville.
Daughter, Pam Nichols of Albion.
Son, Lloyd Millhouse of Avilla.
18 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, and seven great-great grandchildren.
Sister, Mary Fertig of Wheatland, Wyoming.

Robert was preceded in death by his daughter, Debra Lynn Millhouse; brothers, Walter Millhouse, William Millhouse, and James Millhouse; and a sister, Martha (Millhouse) Alwood. 

A memorial service will be held Sunday, April 7, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 106 Miller Road, Kendallville with Jim Charles officiating. 
Memorial donations may be made to his family.  For Zoom details, contact the family.
Arrangements entrusted to Hite Funeral Home.

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