Robert Lee Erli

Middletown...Robert Lee Erli, 65, resident of Middletown, passed away Sunday at St. Vincents Hospice in Indianapolis.He was born in New Castle, June 6, 1942, the son of John and Jackie Fulkrod Erli.He was a 1960 graduate of Middletown High School and retired from General Motors/Delco Remy in 1984 after 23 years.He was a UAW 662 member.Survivors include his wife of 45 years: Mary of Middletown, 2 sons: Tim (Deanne) Erli of Ft. Wayne and Terry Erli of Ft. Wayne, 1 brother: Ron (Jana) Erli of Middletown, 2 sisters: Jan (Fred) Shyrock of Anderson and Debbie (Terry) Cole of Middletown, several nieces and nephews, 1 aunt: Gerry Fulkrod of Muskegon, MI and 1 great aunt: Nellie Yordy of Wayland, MI, family and friends.Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 2:00 PM at Ballard and Sons Funeral Home, 118 South 5th, Middletown, IN with Rev. Marty Ballard officiating.Burial will follow at Miller cemetery, east of Middletown.Friends may call from noon until the time of the services on Wednesday.Memorials may be made to the Middletown EMS, Box 1, Middletown, IN 47356.Online Guestbook at: www.ballardandsons.com