ROBERT JUSTICE BRAUNLIN, M.D., 85, of Fort Wayne, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2014 surrounded by family. "He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend." As a physician, he served patients in Fort Wayne and surrounding communities for 35 years. Bob was born and raised in Marion, Ind. and first met his wife, Roberta Husted, while at Marion High School. He earned his BS in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University and his Doctor of Medicine from Indiana University. During medical school he joined a research team that developed the first fetal heart monitor which employed a scalp electrode, and solved the problem of separating the fetal electrocardiac signal from that of the mother. He became an Ear, Nose and Throat doctor and treated each patient with singular attention. Inquisitive since childhood, he loved to learn and to teach others. His awe of the natural world was the portal through which he experienced God. He enjoyed creatively teaching others, especially his children and grandchildren, and celebrated in their discoveries. He served as an instructor for nursing students and medical residents. He enjoyed helping so many with homework and volunteered as a tutor through Study Connection. A man of diverse interests, he was also a pilot, humorous poet, and computer enthusiast. He loved being surrounded by family, especially during vacations to the mountains. Surviving are his devoted wife of 62 years, Roberta Husted Braunlin; daughters, Dr. Sue Ellen Braunlin (Dr. Ronald Reisman) of Indianapolis, Dr. Kathryn (Charles) Carboneau of Fort Wayne, and Dr. Barbara (Dr. Doug) Conard of Lafayette; brothers, William Braunlin of Bloomington and Dr. Earl Braunlin of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Elias Reisman, Marta Reisman, Russell (Whitney) Conard, Grace Conard, and Emerson Conard. A Memorial Service is 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014 in the chapel at Towne House Retirement Center, 2209 St. Joe Center Road, Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior. "The family would like to thank the Towne House staff and Parkview Hospice for their care and concern." Memorials to the Alzheimer's Association , Greater Indiana Chapter, 50 E. 91st Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, (IN, 46240) or charity of choice . For online condolences, please visit www.robertjbraunlin.com