COLUMBUS
Robert M. Hert, 71, of Columbus, passed away at 5:48 p.m. Sunday, July 18, 2021 at IU Health Methodist Hospital. Robert was born on June 2, 1950 to Robert Hert and Mildred Atkinson Hert. He married Debra Whitaker on April 10, 1971.
Mike was a retired Insurance Broker. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and being outdoors. Mike loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and his dog, Oliver.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Zech Riggs officiating. Calling will be from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Burial will be held at Garland Brook Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Debra Hert; a son, David (Christine Holt) Hert of Ogilville, IN; a daughter, Kimberly (Jack) Stewart of San Diego, CA; grandchildren, Lain Compton, Logan Hert, Skylar Stewart, Sylvia Stewart, Zane Stewart, Cinthia Taulbee and Christian Taulbee.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Taylor Compton and a sister, Becky Low.
