Robert D. Luginbill, 86, of Decatur, Ind., died at 7:25 a.m. Sept. 19, 2009, at Adams Memorial Hospital Emergency Room.

He was born Nov. 22, 1922, to Theodore Walter and Francina Fisher Luginbill. On Nov. 7, 1942, he married Evelyn F. Hamrick, who died in 2004.

Surviving are three daughters, Connie S. Wilson, Indianapolis, Kathleen (Randy) Reynolds, Decatur, and Jo Ellen "Jody" (Gary) Lengerich, Berne; three sons, Mike (Miriam) Luginbill, Bourbonnais, Ill., Greg (Elaine) Luginbill, Monticello, Ga. and Jeff (Julie) Luginbill, Decatur; 20 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

Deceased is a sister, Phyllis Huser Norton.

He was retired as supervisor for Luginbill Wire Die, New Haven, after 50 years service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Europe and the Pacific. He was a member of Mount Hope Church of the Nazarene, Berne.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mount Hope Church of the Nazarene, Berne, the Revs. Tim Miller, Caleb Reynolds and Dave Boots officiating. Burial is at Mount Hope (Willard) Cemetery, rural Berne with military graveside honors by the American Legion Color Guard.

Calling is 1-4 and 5-8 p.m. today at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur, and one hour prior to service at the church.

Contributions can be made to Mount Hope Mission Fund.

Condolences can be left at www.zwickjahn.com.