Eugene O. Nobbe

Eugene O. Nobbe, 69, of Greensburg passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 in Columbus.  Gene was born on January 13, 1947 in Greensburg, the son of Edwin and Loretta (Bedel) Nobbe.  Gene graduated from Greensburg High School.  He was a former member of the Army Reserve.  He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus in Greensburg.  Gene worked as a farmer in Decatur County his entire life.  He was married to Sharon A. Vonderheide in Rushville on August 9, 1969 and she survives.  Gene is survived by his wife; Sharon, five children; Melinda J. Nobbe, Columbus, Kevin E. (Jennifer) Nobbe, Greensburg, Carrie A. (Herb) Somers, Greensburg, Dianna M. (Richard) Slayten, Greenwood, Sarah G. (Scott) Rohls, Greensburg, 4 brothers; Walter (Judy) Nobbe, Connersville, Leon (Carole Ann) Nobbe, Greensburg, Herman (Theresa) Nobbe, Greensburg, Robert (Linda) Nobbe, Greensburg, 4 sisters; Betty Nobbe, Greensburg, Marlene Meyer, Greensburg, Delores (Lawrence) Young, Greensburg, Susan (Wayne) Munson, Rushville, and 11 grandchildren; Brook Somers, Bridget Nobbe, Maria Nobbe, Makayla Somers, Sydney Rohls, Michael Nobbe, Taylor Somers, Sophie Rohls, Sterling Rohls, Chloe Somers, and Nolan Slayten.  Gene was preceded in death by his parents.  A Rosary Service will be held at Porter-Oliger-Pearson Funeral Home in Greensburg on Sunday at 1:30 pm followed by visitation from 2 to 6 pm.  A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, August 15 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Greensburg with Rev. John Meyer officiating.  Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.  Memorials can be made to the St. Mary’s Church Building Fund.