Robert “Bob” Lee Ummel, age 74 of Lafayette, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 with his family by his side. He was born July 22, 1943 to the late Lee Ummel and Mildred Schultz. Bob was a graduate of Dayton High School. He proudly served 4 years in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He married Rosalind Lee Leibenguth on October 17, 1969. Surviving are his wife and his children Diana Smith, Melissa Overstreet (husband John), Doug Ummel (wife Camille) all of Lafayette,brothers Jim Ummel,Frankfort,Rod Ummel (Linda),Rossville and sister Mary Storey(Ray),Frankfort. Proceeded in death by his stepson John C. McDowell. He has eight grandchildren, Christopher Shaff, Jordan Shaff, Megan Mayotte, Craig McDowell, Brandon Bull, Aaron Bull, Cheyenne Ummel, and Dawson Ummel. He also has 2 great-grandchildren, Kaliyah Balbuena, and Grayson Shaff. After his service in the Navy, he worked in consumer electronics repair at Suburban TV for 20 years before starting a career at Rea Magnet Wire in electrical maintenance, where he retired after 22 years of service. Bob was an avid Purdue fan and loved golfing and gardening. Bob spent his retirement years reading, spending time with all his family and friends and loving people.  He served at Faith Christian School as a crossing guard and Faith Church where he and Rosalind attend regularly. His celebration of life will be held Saturday, March 17th visitation from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Faith Church with officiating Pastors Steve Viars and Dustin Folden, with service to follow at 3:00pm . Burial Wyandotte Cemetery. Family requests that memorial contributions be made to Faith Christian School or Vision of Hope Ministry.