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

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, for 52 years and Farm Bureau of Wabash. He was a lifetime sports fan, especially Basketball. Robert loved to read the paper.

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

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28, at McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash, with Rev. Phil Lake officiating. Burial will follow at Center Grove Cemetery in Wabash County. Preferred memorials are directed to Wabash and Miami County Home Healthcare and Hospice, Wabash. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28, at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com