Robert "Bob" Hamontre, 74, Punta Gorda, Fla., formerly of Greencastle, died Wednesday at his residence.

He was an employee of the BannerGraphic from 1961-68.

He married Romilda England, who survives.

Also surviving are his mother, Beatrice I. (Jones) Hamontre, sister Judith Kay Hamontre, and son Michael Cole Hamontre.

Arrangements are pending at Meredith-Clark Funeral Home, Morgan-town, Ind.