FORMERLY OF COLUMBUS
Robert (Bob) Dean Sears entered eternal rest October 18th, 2020 at 7:50 p.m. at IU Health in Bloomington, IN. He was born December 22, 1942 to Robert Eugene and Mary Louise Lavendar Sears.
He was of the Christian Faith. He graduated 1962 from Heltonville High School. He worked thirty-eight years for Cummins Engine Co.
On September 23, 1989 he married Carol Hilllenburg Sears and she survives. Also surviving are one son, Barry Sears; one daughter, April (Brent) Whitson; one step-son, David (Mellonie) Kern; two step-daughters, Michelle (Richard) Wykoff and Angela (Eugene) Johnson; Five grandchildren, Barry Wayne Sears, Kyla (Erick) Ramirez, Bryce (Breanna) Hyden, Grace Whitson and Faith Whitson; Six Step-grandchildren; Four great-grandchildren, Christelle and Rilian Ramirez and Winston and Claire Hyden and three step-great grandchildren.
Also surviving are a twin brother, Ronald (Shirley) Sears; brother, Darrell Sears; two sisters, Cheryl (Rod) Rance and Mary Faith (Bryan) Jones; as well as cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Joseph David Sears in infancy; his in-laws Mr. and Mrs. Emert Hillenburg and a brother-in-law, Kenneth Hillenburg.
His interests were family, friends, antiques, the great outdoors, IU basketball and classic cars.
Family and close friends may call at Cresthaven Funeral Home 3522 Dixie Hwy., Bedford, IN 47421 on Friday October 23rd, 2020 from 4 to 7 p.m. Please make any memorial donations to your local church or a charity of your choice.
The family asks for visitors to please follow CDC guidelines.
