Robert K. Eviston

Robert K. Eviston, 92, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 12:40 a.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at Wellbrooke of Wabash in Wabash, Indiana. He was born to the late Hugh and Hazel (Matthews) Eviston on April 5, 1923 in Wabash County, Indiana.

He was a graduate from Lincolnville High School. Robert was a farmer and retired from Wabash County Hospital as a purchasing buyer. He was a friend of Doris George for 30 years, she survives. His memberships include Hannah Masonic Lodge #61 of Wabash, Indiana for 52 years and Farm Bureau of Wabash, Indiana. He was a lifetime sports fan, especially Basketball. Robert loved to read the paper.

He is survived by sons, Michael Eviston (Kathy) of Wabash, Indiana, and Timothy Eviston (Nancy) of Wabash, Indiana; daughter, Mrs. Kathy (Richard) Wehrly of Wabash, Indiana; sister, Mrs. Bonnie (Floyd) Fearnow of Kokomo, Indiana; 9 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Robert K. Eviston Jr., brother, Matthew Eviston, two sisters, Nina Frank and Jeanette Howard, two grandsons, and one great grandson.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 28, 2015 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Rev. Phil Lake officiating. Burial will follow at Center Grove Cemetery in Wabash County, Indiana. Preferred memorials are directed to Wabash/Miami County Home Healthcare and Hospice, 710 N. East Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com