Robert M. Shedrow, age 89, of Knox, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025. Robert was born December 21, 1935 in San Pierre, Indiana to William Shedrow and Eleanor Lempke Shedrow, both deceased. He was a Veteran having served in the United States Army. He worked for the Railroad for many years as a signal maintainer and he enjoyed his work so much that he had worked for several short-line railroads part-time during his retired years. He was also a very active member of the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum. On October 26, 1957 he married Elsie Ambrose, she survives. Also surviving are his children, John Shedrow (Suzanne) of Knox and Kim Meyer (Steve) of Lafayette, two grandsons, Nick and Daniel Jacobs, and four great grandchildren, Layla, Lilly, Liam and Kael. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Gilbert, Devon and Bill Shedrow and a sister, Eileen Rice.
A funeral service will take place on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 1:00pm (CT), with visitation two hours prior to services at M.C. Smith Funeral Home in Knox. Committal services will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery in Knox.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Traditions Health Hospice or the Starke County Humane Society.
To send flowers or plant a tree in memory of Robert M. Shedrow, visit the Tribute Store.
Previous Events
Visitation
19
Jun
153 E. Washington St
Knox, IN 46534
Service
19
Jun
153 E. Washington St
Knox, IN 46534
Cemetery Details
Location
1200 E. Lake St.
Knox, IN 46534
