Robert Duane Hindman, 66, of 801 S. Second St., Plymouth, died at home at 11:12 pm on Saturday August 13, 2011. Born in Plymouth, IN on November 9th, 1944, Robert was the son of Elson ‘Babe’ and Louise Hindman. He graduated in 1963 from Plymouth High School.
In 1971, he married his lifelong best friend Linda Krieg Hindman. They met when they were 11 and married in October of 1971. After 18 years of marriage and 3 daughters, they went their separate ways, but remained very close friends. Linda had been his caregiver for the past 2 years. Known as Bob by everyone, he had many different careers throughout his life and lived in many different places throughout the country. He had his own plumbing business, was a horse breeder, and farmer in Wheatland, WY, where he lived for 7 years. In 1977, he moved to Stroud, OK where he trained race horses and was also a farrier. After being there for 11 years, he lived in Oklahoma City, OK and continued being a farrier. In 1994, he moved to South Bend, IN and worked in the construction business for 3 years. He then took some time off and traveled to Taos, New Mexico and ended up staying for a year. He ended up in Texas (many, many different cities) doing construction then being a new home salesman. He retired in April 2007.
Bob enjoyed flying his plane, the casino, antiquing, reading westerns, eating cheeseburgers, writing poetry, restoring old cars, spending time with his daughters, and most of all, telling stories. Bob had a way with words that would keep you captivated as if you were watching a movie. Wherever he went, he knew somebody. He was the type of person that would give the shirt off his back to you.
Besides his lifelong best friend, Linda Krieg Hindman, Robert is survived by his 3 daughters; Sarah Hindman-Roberts and her husband Brett of Bremen, IN; Emily Hindman of Waxahachie, TX; Kate Camper of Fishers, IN. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren; Anna Kuhn of Bremen, IN; Alexus and Eric Camper of Fishers, IN; Alli and Emily Roberts of Franklin, AR. 1 sister, 1 brother, and 1 sister-in-law also survive. They are Linda Hindman Querry and her husband Don of Wheatland WY, Michael Hindman and his wife Shanna of Norfolk, NE and Sandy Hindman of Muncie, IN. Several nieces, nephews, and cousins that admired his goofy and charismatic ways will miss him tremendously.
He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers Leon Hindman and Harold Hindman.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday August 17, 2011 from 12 to 2 pm in the New Oakhill Cemetery Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Center for Hospice Care 112 South Center Street Plymouth, IN 46563 or the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter 50 E. 91st Street, Suite 100 Indianapolis, IN 46240
Donna Taber Whitmer says
Dear Linda and the Hindman Family….
I am so sorry for your loss. Bobby was one of a kind and always entertaining to be around. He will be missed! May he soar with the angels…..(that\’s a picture!)
Prayers,
Donna Taber Whitmer
Janice Hindman-Waletzko says
Thinking of all of you at this difficult time. My prayers and deepest sympathy go out to you for your loss. Just wanted to let you know I care and loved Bob too.
Love to you all. Janice
Staff of the Plymouth Public Library says
Dear Linda and Girls,
Please accept our condolences. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your families during this difficult time.
Anonymous says
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Tiffany says
My heart goes out to you. I loved Bob very much and thought a lot of him. At a time when my husband and I were just out of college and having trouble finding the right jobs he found Jack a job with Choice Homes. On a wing and a pray we picked up from Shawnee OK and moved to Fort Worth TX. He helped us get into something great and I will always be thankful to him for that. He was also present when our son, Jackson was born. If memory serves me correct he won the beat on how long he would be and how much he would weigh.
Josh Barrett says
Bob was a great guy and I learned from him
Brett Roberts says
The running joke about Bob was, \”don\’t believe he is here until you see the whites of his eyes.\” You see, you just never knew where he was going to be or if he would show up. When Sarah spends hours at junk auctions, I guess I know where she gets it. With his retirement I enjoyed seeing him spend more time with his girls and grandkids. They certainly loved it too. I remember the times he\’d visit and it just was always kinda special, especially during the era when you were not sure if he\’d show up. So when he did it was exciting. Then as quickly as he arrived, he was gone.
Have a WhataBurger for me Bob.
Ron Bollman says
Linda and family,
What great times Bob and I had cruising and carousing during our youth, maturing into manhood, in the wonderful decade of the 60\’s. Bob and I had a wonderful time when we spent one evening remisiscing, cathching up, laughing and sharing stores. That was in 1994, and the last time I saw Bob. We did however, visit from time to time after that on the phone.
Often times over the years as we move forward in our own lives we do lose contact with friends; and I am sorry for that. Linda, Kate, Emily and Sarah, and Mick and Linda, I am even more sorry to hear of your loss. May the blessed light and love of Jesus be with Bob, and let His spirit keep you all strong now.
Here is what Bob wrote in my Senior High School yearbook: \”Green ones forever, a six-pack to go, see you later at the Mugness…..Hind-der-man\”.
Peace be with you all.
With fond memories,
Ron Bollman
rapitron@yahoo.com
Anderson, IN
Roberta Colvin. says
We were very shocked to hear of Bobby\’s death. We had a long visit with him at Kay\’s
Funeral. He was never boring to talk to. We did not see much of the family as we have
Lived in Florida over fifty years.
Irv is not well since he fell in our driveway over a year ago. He lost a great of blood from
his brain. He was not able to continue working. He is now a complete invalid. He has
Hospice. So much tragedy lately in our families. Thinking of you with great warmth.
Roberta and Irv and Connie and Bobby Colvin.
Angie Bryant Kain says
Kate and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. You are all in my prayers.
Donna Taber Whitmer says
Dear Linda and the Hindman Family….
I am so sorry for your loss. Bobby was one of a kind and always entertaining to be around. He will be missed! May he soar with the angels…..(that\’s a picture!)
Prayers,
Donna Taber Whitmer
Janice Hindman-Waletzko says
Thinking of all of you at this difficult time. My prayers and deepest sympathy go out to you for your loss. Just wanted to let you know I care and loved Bob too.
Love to you all. Janice
Staff of the Plymouth Public Library says
Dear Linda and Girls,
Please accept our condolences. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your families during this difficult time.
Anonymous says
CONTINUE TO LOOK TOTHE HILLS FROM WHICH COMETH YOUR HEALTH. THE BROWN FAMILY IS PRAYING FOR YOU.
Tiffany says
My heart goes out to you. I loved Bob very much and thought a lot of him. At a time when my husband and I were just out of college and having trouble finding the right jobs he found Jack a job with Choice Homes. On a wing and a pray we picked up from Shawnee OK and moved to Fort Worth TX. He helped us get into something great and I will always be thankful to him for that. He was also present when our son, Jackson was born. If memory serves me correct he won the beat on how long he would be and how much he would weigh.
Josh Barrett says
Bob was a great guy and I learned from him
Brett Roberts says
The running joke about Bob was, \”don\’t believe he is here until you see the whites of his eyes.\” You see, you just never knew where he was going to be or if he would show up. When Sarah spends hours at junk auctions, I guess I know where she gets it. With his retirement I enjoyed seeing him spend more time with his girls and grandkids. They certainly loved it too. I remember the times he\’d visit and it just was always kinda special, especially during the era when you were not sure if he\’d show up. So when he did it was exciting. Then as quickly as he arrived, he was gone.
Have a WhataBurger for me Bob.
Ron Bollman says
Linda and family,
What great times Bob and I had cruising and carousing during our youth, maturing into manhood, in the wonderful decade of the 60\’s. Bob and I had a wonderful time when we spent one evening remisiscing, cathching up, laughing and sharing stores. That was in 1994, and the last time I saw Bob. We did however, visit from time to time after that on the phone.
Often times over the years as we move forward in our own lives we do lose contact with friends; and I am sorry for that. Linda, Kate, Emily and Sarah, and Mick and Linda, I am even more sorry to hear of your loss. May the blessed light and love of Jesus be with Bob, and let His spirit keep you all strong now.
Here is what Bob wrote in my Senior High School yearbook: \”Green ones forever, a six-pack to go, see you later at the Mugness…..Hind-der-man\”.
Peace be with you all.
With fond memories,
Ron Bollman
rapitron@yahoo.com
Anderson, IN
Roberta Colvin. says
We were very shocked to hear of Bobby\’s death. We had a long visit with him at Kay\’s
Funeral. He was never boring to talk to. We did not see much of the family as we have
Lived in Florida over fifty years.
Irv is not well since he fell in our driveway over a year ago. He lost a great of blood from
his brain. He was not able to continue working. He is now a complete invalid. He has
Hospice. So much tragedy lately in our families. Thinking of you with great warmth.
Roberta and Irv and Connie and Bobby Colvin.
Angie Bryant Kain says
Kate and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. You are all in my prayers.