Fort Wayne, Indiana, 78, passed away Saturday, January 15th at his winter home in Deltona, FL. Bob, who lived in Ft. Wayne, IN is survived by two sons, Darrin Shank of Churubusco, IN and Robert "Bob" Shank Jr. of Louisville, TN.
Bob served in the military as a jet engine mechanic/bowler for the US Army and was a proud veteran.
Bob finished his career in Ft. Wayne. He set up and managed one of the first Value City Furniture Superstores and developed sales concepts that are still used today, 20 years after he retired. Under Bob's management, his store became the benchmark for the national chain.
Bob lived his life as the most competitive man in the world. No matter what you were doing or what facts you were stating, Bob was relentless in the pursuit of victory.
His love and devotion for: His Sons, His Friends, Bowling, Golf, Dancing, Fishing, Cards, Beer, and making sure whoever he found in need had a shirt; usually the one off his back.
Bob was an accomplished bowler with many local, regional and national titles. He was also a member of the PBA, Professional Bowlers Association.
His list of friends locally and nationally would fill the National Bowling Stadium in Reno.
The inventors of Golf gizmos will soon be out of business.
Valentine's Day will not be the same for Hallmark.
Fish can let down their guard and enjoy the lake again.
Pinochle decks will become extinct, and The World Series of Poker can survive another day.
Miller Beer will miss Bob as it was his bait to gather friends and work on his next Big Project. Bob's cancer was diagnosed in stage 4. He did not beat cancer. Nor did he try. He lived his 78th year as he lived his life, on his terms.
Bob made peace and felt loved by both of his sons; finished the 10th frame of his last game with a stone 8, then a weak 5; had his sweetheart and dancing partner by his side and died on a Saturday, moving day. Oh, and a Miller Lite in his belly, which explains the sly smile on his face after his last breath. We hope all of you have a Bob Shank in your life, he was ours.
"Remember to forgive. Grudges are only heavy for you. The other person does not carry it."
Bob requested that no formal service be held because "I hate Funerals". Perhaps a card party instead.
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