Robert Lee “Bob” Crist, 88, of Liberty died on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Whitewater Senior Living in Liberty.
Bob was born on October 14, 1933 in Fairfield, IN, to Francis E. and Irma L. Matix Crist. He graduated from Short High School in Liberty in 1951. Bob served his country in the U.S. Army where he received the Marksman ( M-1), the Good Conduct Medal, and the Marksman (Browning Automatic Rifle) medals. Bob enjoyed working hard, farming, working with livestock, and being outdoors. He was a lifetime member of American Legion Post #122 and VFW Post # 1472 both of Liberty and for 50 years he participated in Military Graveside Rites. Bob served on the Union County Sheriff’s Merit Board, Alcohol Beverage Committee, Voting Precinct Committee, and was a Minor League and Little League Coach. Bob loved mushroom hunting as well.
Bob is survived by four children: Michael E. Crist of Humboldt, IL, Jeffery S. Crist (Tracey) of Liberty, Gregory S. Crist (Brenda) of Liberty, and Renee Crist Lefter (Kevin) of Liberty; seven grandchildren; and nine-teen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and the mother of his children, Lettie F. Crist.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 20, 2022 at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home ~ 929 Main Street ~ Brookville with Jeff Adams officiating. Interment will follow in Sims Cemetery where Military Graveside Rites will be conducted by American Legion Post # 122 and VFW Post # 1472 of Liberty. Friends may visit at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service where memorial contributions may be made to Sims Cemetery.
For more information, send condolences or sign the online guest book, go to www.cookrosenberger.com. The Staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to serve Bob’s Family.