Robert A. Shinn

Robert "Bob" A. Shinn Sr., 77, of New Castle passed away in his home on Friday, February 10, 2012. He was born March 13, 1934 in Lebanon, IN.

Bob was a graduate of Lebanon, IN High School and also graduated from Tri-State University in Angola, IN with a B.A. degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was a member of the Sigma Phi Delta Kappa Chapter while at Tri State University.

He retired from Chrysler Corporation in New Castle as Production Manager, after 28 years of service. He attended St. James Episcopal Church in New Castle. Bob volunteered much of his time with the Henry County Convention and Visitors Bureau, United Way of Henry County, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Henry County, and the Ambassadors Club of Henry County. Bob was also president of the Henry County Bowling Association in 2001-2002, and was added to their Hall of Fame for 2002-2003. He was an avid golfer, bowler, and loved to fish. Bob never got a hole in one, but he bowled a 300 game in 1996.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane (Fogt) Shinn of New Castle; sons, Robert A. (Denise) Shinn Jr., West Elkton, OH, and Gordon M. Shinn of Maumee, OH; daughter, Linda (Ron) Wendt of Maumee, OH; granddaughters, Joanne Nowakowski, Amanda (Michael) Thrower, Jessica Johnson; grandsons, Zachary, Joshua, and Kyle Shinn; great grandsons, Devon Shinn and Dawson Kosier.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John D. (Leota) Shinn and Anna M. (M. Jack) Edwards; and a daughter, Katherine Suzanne Shinn.

Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 18, 2012 at St. James Episcopal Church with the Reverend Janet Richardson officiating. In keeping with Bob’s wishes, there will be no public visitation. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle.

Memorial contributions may be given to St. James Episcopal Church, Henry County Cancer Society, or the Henry County Heart Association. You may express condolences or share a memory of Bob at www.hinsey-brown.com .