Robert R. “Bob” Beatty, age 84, of Schererville, IN, formerly of Riverview, FL, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 15, 2025. Loving husband of the late Susan I. Beatty, nee Sowinski. Devoted father of Gregory (Karen) Beatty and the late Christine Beatty. Proud grandfather of Courtney Beatty. Dear brother of Ellen (Paul) Sowinski. Kind uncle and great-uncle of several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Josephine Beatty. Bob worked in finance for several newspapers over the years, and enjoyed traveling and playing games. He was an avid sports fan, following the New York Yankees, Notre Dame, Blackhawks, and Tampa Bay Lightning to name a few. He was loved by his family, friends, and church, and will be dearly missed.
Memorial visitation Thursday, December 4, 2025 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Prayer service Friday, December 5, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. from Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.) Dyer, IN, to St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church 500 Northgate Dr. Dyer, IN for a 10:00 a.m. Mass with Rev. Leo Gajardo officiating.
For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com
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