Robert “Bob” Demuth, 72, Ferdinand

Robert “Bob” Demuth, 72, of Ferdinand, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023, at his home surrounded by family.

Bob was born on May 27, 1951, in Huntingburg to Othmar and Emmogene (Wendholt) Demuth.

He was united in marriage to Shirley Schaeffer on May 26, 1973, in St. Martin’s Church in Chrisney. 

Bob was a truck driver and the owner and operator of Demuth Trucking Inc. He was a founding member of The Early Days Antique Club and enjoyed collecting antique farm equipment.

Bob loved traveling and spending time with friends and family, especially his granddaughters.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Shirley Demuth; two sons, Christopher and Michael Demuth, both of Ferdinand; one daughter, Katie (Paden) Gullquist of Evansville; three granddaughters, Elliana, Leona, and Dorothy Gullquist; two sisters, Pat Nordhoff and Angie Gogel, both of Ferdinand; two brothers, Charlie (Martha) Demuth of St. Meinrad and John Demuth of Ferdinand; his stepmother, Dorothy Demuth of Ferdinand; stepbrother, Mike (Glenda) Edele of St. Henry; and sister-in-law, Paula Demuth

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, James and Rick Demuth and two brothers in law, Norb Nordhoff and Hilbert Gogel; his father in law and mother in law, Edwin and Dorothy Schaeffer.

A mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2024, in St. Ferdinand Church, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 3, 2024, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 7:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. at Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand.

Online condolences may be shared at www.becherfuneralhome.com.