Robert Milton “Bob” Rund, 87, of Fairland, passed away Friday, April 24, 2026, at Franciscan Hospice House.

He was born June 1, 1938, at home in Brown County, IN, the son of John Hubert Rund and Helen Elizabeth (Richards) Rund.

Bob graduated from Fairland High School with the Class of 1956. He joined the United States Army and honorably served his country from 1956 -1959. He specialized in H-21 helicopter flight control, more specifically, fixed wing and tandem motor mechanics. Bob went on to work for Ameritech and retired in 1992. He then worked for Time Warner and retired from there in 2008. He was a former member of Old Union Christian Church and attended Evangelical United Church of Christ for over 20 years. Bob enjoyed his luncheons with the Indiana Bell Pioneers and the breakfasts with his fellow Fairland graduates. As an avid sports fan, he enjoyed cheering on the Indianapolis Colts, I.U. football, plus Indiana and Butler basketball teams.

Family was the most important to Bob. He thoroughly enjoyed being together with his large family and watching his grandkids and great grandkids perform in their many activities through the years. Bob loved gardening, hunting, and fishing, especially the many fishing trips to northern Minnesota with family. He also loved the time spent at his property in Brown County.

He married Carol Lee (Wells) Rund on March 31, 1959, and she preceded him in death on July 27, 2003. He then married Carol Ann (Scheffler) Wells on December 30, 2006, and she survives.

Bob is also survived by his children, Robert M. Rund (wife, Linda) of Fairland, Karen A. (Rund) Fruits of Whiteland, Mark S. Rund (wife, Darcy) of Helmsburg, Matthew A. Rund (wife, Donna) of Fishers and Caleb W. Rund (wife, Cressa) of Fairland; Stepdaughters, Kimberly Palmer (husband, Morris) of Melbourn Fl. and Sheila Wells of Westfield; 18 grandkids; 14 great-grandkids; his brother, William Bert Rund (wife, Bonnie) of Greentown; and his sister, Linda Beth Bowers (husband, John) of Livingston, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Carol Lee, his brother, John Wendell Rund; and his sisters, Ellen Jane Hendricks and husband, Melvin; and Patricia Anne Coy and husband, William.

Visitation will be Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Evangelical United Church of Christ, 2630 S. Miller St, Shelbyville, IN.

Funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. at the church with Pastor Charles “Chuck” Jordan officiating.

Burial will be in Fairland Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in his honor to Franciscan Hospice House, 8414 Franciscan Ln. Indianapolis, IN 46237; Evangelical United Church of Christ in care of the church or Triton Central High School Baseball Program, 4774 W. 600 N. Fairland, IN. 46126.

Funeral Directors Greg Parks, Sheila Parks, and Stuart Parks are honored to serve Bob’s family.

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