Robert McFarland

Robert “Bob” McFarland, age 71, a resident of Portland, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, surrounded by his family and friends at Persimmon Ridge in Portland.

Bob was born April 28, 1952 in Portland, the son of Robert L. McFarland and Iris (Gillum) Wilson. He graduated from Pennville High School and was at Home Dairy for many years. Bob worked at CTS in Geneva, Indiana, and Indiana Glass in Dunkirk. Bob served in the United States Marine Corps and was a member of the Redkey Nazarene church.

Bob was a member of many organizations including Portland Moose, Portland American Legion and Church Praise Team. Bob was also a Boy Scout and Cub Scout leader and president of Men’s Ministry. In his free time, Bob loved to fish at his pond, spend time with family, go to his grandsons’ sport events and enjoy adventures with his best friends.

Bob married Deb Younger on March 13, 1971, and they enjoyed 52 years together.

Survivors include:

His loving wife — Deb McFarland, Portland, Indiana 

Two sons — Chad McFarland (wife: Kimberly), Portland, Indiana, and Ryan McFarland (wife: Laura), Bryant, Indiana

Mother — Iris Gillum, Fort Wayne, Indiana

One sister — Lise Shaver (husband: Dave), Portland, Indiana

Grandsons — Brock (wife: Chloe), Chase, Alex, Conner, Cody and Nash, all of Portland, Indiana

Special lifelong friends — Brad and Cindy Rausch, Rochester, Minnesota 

Bob was preceded in death by a sister, Linda Greer; and a granddaughter, Linsay McFarland.

Visitation will be held Tuesday from 1 to 5 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be held in Green Park in Portland with Pastor Tom Hopkins and Chuck Hollandbeck to officiate the service.  

Memorials may be directed to Redkey Church of Nazarene. 

Condolences may be expressed at williamsonspencer.com.