Date Of Birth: January 4, 1938
Date Of Death: August 30, 2011
Dr. Charles Robert McCune
Charles Robert (Charlie/Bob) McCune passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on August 30, 2011 after a yearlong battle with prostate cancer. He was born to Cathryn (Kitty) Coggeshall McCune and Warren Ford McCune on January 3, 1938 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
A 1956 graduate of Broad Ripple High School, Bob attended Butler University before completing his bachelor’s degree from Indiana University. He then went on to graduate with the second class of Purdue University’s School of Veterinary Medicine in 1964. Bob began his veterinary career in the Quad Cities where he married Jean Wessel. The McCunes returned to Indianapolis to raise their three children until Jeannie’s untimely death in 1982. In 1985, Bob married his wife of nearly 26 years Priscilla Baxter. They made a wonderful life together breeding his pride and joy pedigreed Akitas and Border Terriers, their four-legged children.
Dr. McCune practiced veterinary medicine for 43 years in Indianapolis, assisting clients until 4 weeks prior to his death. He was a career member of CIVMA, IVMA and AVMA. Dr. McCune dutifully gave 35 years of service to the Lawrence Exchange serving a term as president and Exchangite of the Year. He was also an avid history buff and member of the Historical Society, a sailing aficionado, dedicated grandfather and addicted to his golf game.
His consuming charm, sharp wit, and infectious humor will be sorely missed by every life he touched. We are the luckiest to have loved him.
He is survived by his wife Priscilla, children Julie McCune, Kathy Green (Ronnie), and Chad McCune, grandchildren Ellie McCune, Jacob Green and Logan Green, sister Joyce Sommers (Bob Davis), brother Michael McCune (Sandy) all of Indianapolis, and brother Kenny McCune (Caroline) of Oklawaha, FL. He leaves behind a crew of adoring nieces, nephews, cousins, and a lifetime of loyal friends.
A celebration of life will be held at the Indianapolis Art Center on September 10 at 11am. Donations may be made to either the Lawrence Exchange Club (Prevention of Child Abuse) at P.O. Box 26851 Lawrence, IN 46226 or Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic at 1721A Pleasant Street Noblesville, IN 46060.
Ralph Soc Mueller says
To Priscilla, Julie and the McCune Family:
Linda and I send our heartfelt condolences to you and to all of us who have lost a great friend. We have wonderful memories of our beloved Charlie. With each tear and each memory…. a life such as his will always fill a place in our hearts! May God bless you Charlie. We will miss you!
All our love,
Ralph and Linda Mueller
500 Pineview Drive
Mount Airy, NC 27030
Richard Donna Stegemeier says
Chad, Our deepest condolences to you and your family, on the passing of your dear Father. Take solace in knowing that your fond memories of him, will remain with you for the rest of your life. Godspeed, Dr. McCune. Dick & Donna
John Sabens Bella Vista Landscaping Inc says
My thoughts are with you at this sorrowful time. I too recently lost my father and know how painful this is.