Robert Fulton Vaughn

June 24, 1923 - July 5, 2012
SOUTH BEND - Robert F. Vaughn, 89, passed away at 9:58 pm Thursday, July 5, 2012, in Memorial Hospital. Robert was born June 24, 1923, to the late John and Dorothy (Reasor) Vaughn. Robert was also preceded in death by a son, Robert A. Vaughn, who passed away September 24, 2005.

Robert is survived by son, David Vaughn of Phoenix, AZ; daughters, Dorothy (John) Frantom of New Carlisle, IN, Mary Ellen (Charles) Gilchrist of Goodyear, AZ, and Beth Vaughn of Michigan City, IN; 8 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild; a sister, Marilyn (John) Haveman of Plantation, FL; and a brother, Donald (Garnetta) Vaughn of Livonia, MI.

Robert honorably served in the United States Army during World War II and was a member of the Civil Air Patrol. He retired from U.S. Steel after many years of service, enjoyed reading and spending time with his family.

ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. Mayflower Road, is assisting the family. Condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net.

Published by South Bend Tribune on Jul. 8, 2012.