Roe B. Phelps V, 35 of Rensselaer, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 2, 2024. He was born January 26, 1989, in Munster, Indiana, to Roe B. Phelps IV and Kimberly (Hylek) Phelps. Roe graduated from Washington Township High School in 2007, and studied Welding at Ivy Tech. He made his career as a Carman with Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad, where he trained under his father, and was a 3rd generation employee for the company. Roe was also a member of the Transportation Communication Union. He was a dedicated family man who loved spending time with his beloved wife, and daughter. Roe also enjoyed playing video games, and playing with his dog, Bella. He will be remembered as a hardworking man and wonderful provider for his family. Roe had a quiet personality, loving nature, and kind heart. Although he will be deeply missed every day, his memory will live on in the lives he touched while he was here.
On October 14, 2017, Roe married the love of his life, Kayle Hesson, who survives, along with their 18-month-old daughter, Kinsley, and baby boy on the way; his parents: Roe and Kimberly Phelps of Valparaiso; sister, Krystal Phelps of Valparaiso; grandparents: Roe Phelps III, Alan Hylek, and Rosalie Hylek; mother and father in law, Rhonda and Tom Chambers; and many loving extended family members and in-laws. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Norma Phelps.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Kosanke Funeral Home, 309 S. Main Street, Kouts, IN, with a memorial service beginning at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Kayle Phelps for the education of their children.
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Kayle and family, you have our sincerest condolences for the loss of Roe. Sending love and prayers up for you! -Mary Alberts & Bill Webb
My sincere condolences to Kayle and his family. Prayers are sent your way now for coming days! Much love, -Elaine Gembala
Words cannot express how much you will be missed, Love you always, Aunt Julie Hylek
I had the great honor of working With Roe for two weeks straight recently at the Gibson Yard on 2nd shift. We had a huge Laughs at my misfortune! He was a great guy to work with! All the Guys in the IHB car dept and beyond will miss Him greatly! -Cy Sefton
Roe and I went to high school together. He was shy, quiet, and kind. Every once in awhile he’d act silly and I was there for it. Roe was a great guy! What a bright light gone too soon. May his wife and children find peace somewhere throughout the chaos- the entire family is in my prayers. Rest easy, my old friend. -Brittany (Bilen) Evans
