Robert K "Bob" Dellinger Obituary (1944

Robert K. "Bob" Dellinger, age 77, of Frankton passed away peacefully on March 6, 2022, at his home following a day surrounded by family and friends and getting to see his beloved Purdue beat IU. He was born in Elwood on July 21, 1944, the son of Robert and Delora (Sohn) Dellinger. Bob graduated from Frankton High School with the class of 1962. On February 10, 1963, he married Joyce Voss at the Aroma Methodist Church, and they have shared a wonderful life of 59 years together. Bob worked for Pepsi Beverage Company for 31 years in Muncie and retired as the regional manager for the company. Following his retirement Bob worked for Tractor Supply for 15 years and as a bus driver for Frankton Schools for close to seven years. He enjoyed taking the kids of Frankton to many sporting events as the bus driver. Bob was a member of the Aroma Methodist Church, former member and past president of the Jaycee's Club in Frankton and was the former vice-president of the Frankton Little League. He was a very active member of the Frankton community and was known around town as the "Pepsi man." Through Bob's association with Pepsi, he was able to donate score boards to most of Frankton's sports leagues. Bob was an avid Purdue fan and a true Frankton Eagles fan who often said that he bled "red and white." Family was more important than anything to Bob and he loved to follow and watch his children and grandchildren excell in academic and extracurricular activities at Frankton. He will be greatly missed by his loving family, friends, and the Frankton community. Those left to carry on Bob's legacy include his wife, Joyce Dellinger; three children, Michael (Laura) Dellinger, Richard (Anne) Dellinger, and Lana (Terry) Ward; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Sherry (Jeff) Risk, Diana (Bill) Owings, and Barbara (Mark) Buroker; special sister-in-law, Teresa (Brad) Duncan; and several nieces, nephews, and close friends. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his sister, Bonnie Dellinger. Family and friends are invited to wear Frankton Eagles clothing or red and white to his viewing and service. Viewing will be held from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at Harper and Dunnichay Funeral Home 305 East Sigler Street Frankton, IN 46044. A funeral service to honor Bob's life will immediately follow at 6:00 pm at the funeral home with Rev. Jerry Hilligoss officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to the Frankton Athletic Department. Online condolences, memories, and memories may be shared on Bob's obituary page at www.dunnichayfuneralhome.com