Robert Harpenau Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Robert Harpenau of Troy, Indiana, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Robert left this world on September 13, 2025 at the age of 89, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Robert Harpenau to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jacob (Helen Harpenau) and Bob; his siblings, Charles Harpenau, Janet Lemaire and Kristine Anne "Jackie" Harpenau; and his son-in-law Daniel "Frank" Simon.
He is survived by: his wife Janice Harpenau; his children, Richard Harpenau (Pam), Paula Simon Stiles (Barry) and Lisa Cole (Randy); his siblings, David Harpenau, Mark Hagedorn, Tim Hagedorn and Mary Alice Becher Weyer; his grandchildren, Michael Simon (Jenna), Greg Simon (Tracy), Andy Simon (Morgan), Ben Harpenau (Stephanie), Emily Wright (John), Alex Cole (Kelsey), Natalie Lyons (Jared), Mathew Cole (Carolyn), Nichole Roesch (Zach), James Tsimekles (Jennesy) and Allison Green (Kyle); and his stepgrandsons, Bradley Stiles (Hannah) and Benjamin Stiles (Bethany). He is also survived by 25 great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Monday, September 15th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Tuesday, September 16th 2025 from 8:30 AM to 9:15 AM at the Zoercher-Gillick Funeral Home (920 10th St, Tell City, IN 47586). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Tuesday, September 16th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the St. Pius Catholic Church. A celebration of life was held on Tuesday, September 16th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Pius Church.
Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Pius Catholic Church.
