Robert E. Medsker
September 21, 1932 ~ February 9, 2012
Robert E. Medsker, 79, Mooresville, died February 9, 2012. Mr. Medsker was born in West Union, Illinois, on September 21, 1932, to the late Elmer and Pearl (Bostic) Medsker.
He graduated from Marshall High School in Illinois. Mr. Medsker proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and was a member of the Mooresville VFW Post 1111. He worked for Eli Lilly & Company for 25 years, retiring in 1992. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, and was a proud husband, father, and grandfather.
Mr. Medsker was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Susan and one brother, William.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Irene (Weis) Medsker; children, Debbie Wurfel (Mark) of Kansas, Sandy Crockett (David) of Indianapolis, Bob Medsker ( Michelle) of Avon, Bill Medsker ( Carol) of Tennessee, Rick Medsker of Tennessee, and Tim Medsker (Tammy) of Mooresville; nineteen grandchildren; one great grandchild; sister, Josephine Cline of Illinois.
The funeral service will begin at 1 p.m., Sunday, February 12, 2012, Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with calling there from 2 to 6 p.m., Saturday, February 11, 2012. Burial will be in White Lick Cemetery, Mooresville. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Our sincerest sympathy to Tim, Tammy, Baron, Payton and the Medsker family during this difficult time. We know how hard it is and we will be thinking of you all. Andy, Carole, Abby, Evan and Adam Ellinghausen
Very sorry to hear of your loss, our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family during this time
Tim I am so sorry to hear about your dad may God Bless and comfort your family
I’m so sorry to hear of about your loss. He was a good man and was always looking out for my mom and dad across the street! I really appreciated that! Your family is in my thoughts and prayers! Sheryl Scott
I’m sorry for your loss. I share the same feelings as my sister Sheryl, Bob was a good man and a great neighbor, he did always look out for our mom and dad and that is very much appreciated by me as well. He will be missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Debbie Murphy Sanderson
Tammy, I am so sorry to hear of your father-in-law’s passing. May our heavenly Father comfort you and the Medsker family. Sharon Knierim
I have lived next to Mr.Medsker for the past eighteen years and he always gave me a friendly wave and Hello every time I saw him. I have lost both my parents and I realize how difficult a time this will be for all in the Medsker family. My wife and I send our sincere condolences to Mrs Medsker and all who mourn her husbands passing. Larry and Paula Gambill
Dear Debbie and family, I sympathize with the loss of your dad. My mom passed away Jan. 14, 2012. I remember your dad always had a smile on his face and a wonderful sense of humor as I waited on him at VP. Take care and may God give you comfort in all the days ahead.
Thank you Leslie. So sorry to hear about your mother.