Bob Easterday

Robert Lee Easterday, age 93, of Kendallville, passed away following a short illness on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. Bob was born in LaGrange, Indiana, on October 1, 1931, to the late Laurel James Easterday and Berniece (Kline) Easterday. He honorably served his country in the United States Navy for four years. He married Patricia Collene Wymer on July 10, 1955, in Kendallville. Early on, Bob was employed with Kendallville City Dairy. After he returned home from the Navy, he worked at McCray Refrigeration and King Seely both in Kendallville. Bob was very talented and could fix anything. He was proud that he obtained his private pilot's license many years ago.  

Survivors include:
Wife, Pat Easterday of Kendallville.
Daughter, Emily and Keith Langer of Avilla.
Daughter, Carol and Vincent Krauss of Gowen, Michigan.
Daughter, Janis and Michael Bipes of Wetumpka, Alabama.
Daughter, Mary Mulvaine of Lafayette. 
Two granddaughters, Madison Bipes and Alison Bipes. 
Sister, Frances Gillespie of Kendallville. 

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Laurel and Berniece Easterday; two brothers, Laurel Easterday, Jr. and James Easterday; five sisters, Georgianna Easterday, Virginia Owens, Mae Hubartt, Donnabelle Parent, and Betty Johoski.  

A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 26th at 11:00 AM at Hite Funeral Home with visitation at 10:00 AM prior to the service. 

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