Robert C. Broschart Sr.

Robert C. Broschart, 84, of Pendleton, Indiana, passed away January 6, 2020. He was born April 16, 1935 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Robert was a member of the first graduating class of Central Bucks High School, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, in 1953, and a member of the Catholic Church. He entered the U.S. Army, in 1954, and honorably discharged in 1957 as a Veteran of the Korean War, with the rank of Sergeant. While a resident of Pendleton since 1965, Robert volunteered as a Little League coach and briefly served as a member of the Town Board. He was also a member of the American Legion, Sertoma Club, and Telephone Pioneers of America.An engineer for Ameritech/Indiana Bell, Robert retired in 1997, after 31 years of service. Survivors include his three children, Robert C. (Patti) Broschart, Jr., John E. (Pam) Broschart and Ann Broschart; seven grandchildren, April, John Jr., Jennifer, Jared, Kelsey, Elijah and Frances Broschart; five great grandchildren; and several cousins. Preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Betty C. Broschart, parents Eugene & Frances Broschart, sister Kathleen, and brother Eugene Jr.. Viewing will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with service immediately following, on Monday, January 13, 2020, at Wilson St. Pierre Service and Crematory, Lahm Chapel, 211 E. State St., Pendleton, Indiana 46064 with Monsignor Robert L. Sell, III officiating and will include military honors. Cremation will follow, with burial at a later date, in Ames Chapel Cemetery, Orange County, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5635 W. 96th St., Suite 100, Indianapolis, Indiana 46278.