MITCHELL Robert D. Bob Rager, 86, Mitchell, passed away at 5:45 a.m. Wednesday, October 7, 2009, at his residence.
Born January 22, 1923, in Bedford, he was the son of Walter and Hazel (Rogers) Rager. He married Helen (Brewer) Heise April 15, 1968.
He was a self employed entrepreneur, a 1940 graduate of Mitchell High School, and a member the First Christian Church.
Bob was a U. S. Air Force veteran of World War II and a member of Cecil C. Martin American Legion Post No. 250.
Surviving: wife,
Helen Rager, Mitchell
children,
Roger Rager, Pequot Lakes, Minnesota
Carol Mann Johnson and husband, Carl, Bedford
Jackie Stillman and husband, Neal, Mitchell
John Heise and wife, Valerie, Lincoln, Nebraska
brother,
Walter Rager and wife, Wanda, Mitchell
sister,
Wanda Murphy, Mitchell
7 grandchildren
11 great grandchildren
His parents preceded him in death.
Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 10, at Chastain Funeral Home.
Memorial Gifts: Hoosier Uplands Hospice