Robert Eller Landes

Robert Eller Landes, age 95, of Westfield, IN and formerly of Arcadia, IN died Monday, December 6, 2010 at Westfield. He was born May 29, 1915 near Arcadia, IN to Charles Frank and Flora Ellen (Eller) Landes.

He first worked in construction with Manuel Hartley & Son. He then worked at Delco Remy at Anderson for 31 years, retiring in 1981. He also farmed in the 1940's and 1950's.

Robert was a member of the Arcadia Church of the Brethren where he was a member of the Men's Fellowship and had served as a deacon. He also belonged to the Tri Town Senior Citizens.

He married Margaret (Belzer) Landes on March 27, 1938. She survives him. Also surviving is a son: Robert Eugene Landes of Indianapolis, three daughters: Patricia Stephenson of Lapel, IN, Lynette Duvall of Cicero, IN and Olivanne VanMeter of Arcadia, IN, 9 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death are brothers: Gerald Landes and Milo Landes, sisters: Kathryn Humbles, Mildred Hartley and Martha Landes.

Funeral services will be held Friday, December 10, 2010 at 10:30 A.M. at Arcadia Church of the Brethren, 8989 East 266th Street, Arcadia, IN with Rev. Mark Knapp officiating. Burial will follow at the Arcadia Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. also at the Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arcadia Church of the Brethren. Hartley Funeral Homes Arcadia Chapel is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hartleyfuneralhomes.com. Visitation
December 09, 2010
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Arcadia Church of the Brethren 8989 E. 266th Street
Arcadia, IN
Funeral Service
December 10, 2010
10:30 AM
Arcadia Church of the Brethren 8989 E. 266th Street
Arcadia, IN
Burial Service
December 10, 2010
11:30 AM
Arcadia Cemetery @ Church of the Brethren 8989 E. 266th Street
Arcadia, IN