Obituary for Robert Day
Ziemer Funeral Home
Robert Day, 91, of Evansville, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Wyndmoor Assisted Living. He was born on April 21, 1928 in Evansville to the late Blanche (Curneal) and Noah Day.
Robert graduated from Central high school where he enjoyed playing sports. He was a life-long Central Bears football fan, always at the game cheering on “his†team. He was awarded the “biggest fan†trophy by the football coaches. (Go Bears) Robert retired from Whirlpool of Evansville with 36 years of service in 1983. He enjoyed living a simple life, working in his garden. Robert enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Robert is survived by his daughters, Lorraine and Vicki; son, Keith; and grandchildren, Lori, Jenny, Cheryl, Alan, Kelly, Gina, and Steve.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia (Blunt) Day, of 54 years in 2001.
Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm Monday, June 24, 2019 at Ziemer Funeral Home North Chapel, 6300 N. First Ave., Evansville.
Inurnment will be at Locust Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517, in memory of Robert Day.
Condolences may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com.
Robert graduated from Central high school where he enjoyed playing sports. He was a life-long Central Bears football fan, always at the game cheering on “his†team. He was awarded the “biggest fan†trophy by the football coaches. (Go Bears) Robert retired from Whirlpool of Evansville with 36 years of service in 1983. He enjoyed living a simple life, working in his garden. Robert enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Robert is survived by his daughters, Lorraine and Vicki; son, Keith; and grandchildren, Lori, Jenny, Cheryl, Alan, Kelly, Gina, and Steve.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia (Blunt) Day, of 54 years in 2001.
Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm Monday, June 24, 2019 at Ziemer Funeral Home North Chapel, 6300 N. First Ave., Evansville.
Inurnment will be at Locust Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517, in memory of Robert Day.
Condolences may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com.
