Robert D. Wood

Robert D. Wood, 94, of Huntington, Indiana passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025, at home surrounded by family. Born June 2, 1930, in Coesse, Indiana he was a son of the late Harold and Ellen (Judd) Wood. 

He graduated from Coesse High School with the Class of 1948. After graduation Bob joined the United States Air Force and served from 1950-1953. He was an air traffic controller and was stationed in Hawaii. For 40 years Bob worked for the United States Postal Service and retired as a postal carrier. In November of 1991, he married Barbara Maloney Lowe at St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church where they were members. 

Bob's hobbies included golf and watching sports. His expertise in gardening showed in the beautiful displays of flowers he grew and his perfectly maintained vegetable garden. He was an easy going and good natured man who people enjoyed being around. He also had a great sense of humor and made people laugh. He was always willing to help anyone in need. His family was a large part of his life. His grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren were his joy.

Bob is survived by his children, Rick (Linda) Wood, Vicky (Matt) Snodderly, and Brenda (Galen) Stoffel; grandchildren, Scott (Misty) Snodderly, Teresa (Jamie) Garner, Mark (Stacie) Snodderly, Daniel (Barbara) Snodderly, Eric (Megan) Stoffel, Nicholas Stoffel, Marissa (Patrick) Nelson, Jennifer (Chris) Turner; great-grandchildren, Tyler (Tori) Snodderly, Morgan Snodderly, Dustin (Bethany) Snodderly, Natalie Snodderly, Dominic Garner, Mark Snodderly, Virginia Snodderly, Lilliann Snodderly, Ryland Snodderly, Ian Snodderly, Madelynn Snodderly, Molly Stoffel, Lincoln Stoffel, Levi Turner, Kenzie Turner, Riley Turner, Owen Turner; great-great-grandchildren, Ariel Snodderly, Ziva Snodderly, with one on the way; and sister-in-law, Phyllis Wood. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Barbara L. Wood; and brothers, Bill Wood and Jim (Ada) Wood. 

Visitation will be 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Friday, January 10, 2025, at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Saturday, January 11, 2025, with calling one hour prior also at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, with Pastor Scott Snodderly (grandson) officiating. Burial will take place at St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Cemetery, with military honors. Memorial donations may be given in memory of Bob to St. Paul of the Cross Food Pantry. Please visit www.DeMoneyGrimes.com to send Bob's family online condolences or sign the online guest book.