Robert (Bob) Markman – West Salem

83-year-old Robert (Bob) Markman of rural West Salem, died Friday January 1st at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

He was born to Clarence and Mildred (Smith) Markman on November 10, 1937 in Northern Edwards County. He attended White School and graduated Edwards County High School in 1955.

Bob married Judy Kitchene on June 7, 1958 at the EUB parsonage in West Salem.

He worked for Calvert Drilling in Hamilton, Michigan. In 1963, he moved back to the family farm in West Salem. He raised pigs, cattle, sheep, rode horses, and was a grain farmer. Even after retirement, he still enjoyed helping local farmers fill silo, cut and bale hay and work the ground. He also worked for CST after retirement.

Bob loved all things on the farm and could be found most days puttering around on one of his tractors, lawn mowers, or his skid steer. He also loved attending antique tractor shows and auctions. He enjoyed attending his grandkid’s sporting events and livestock shows. Bob was a member of the Zion United Methodist Church in West Salem and a volunteer for their food program. He was also a member of the United Methodist Men.

He is survived by his wife Judith Ann (Kitchene) Markman, three daughters: Deb (Phil) Daly of Carrier Mills, Denna (Larry) Mitchell of Noble, and Derra (Cody) Williams of West Salem, five grandchildren: Jeremy (Michelle) Wyatt, Parker (Cally) Mitchell, Alex (Derek) Lindgren, Alyson Williams, Sydney Williams, three great-grandchildren: Gabe Wyatt, Jonathan Kocher, Halley Kocher and anxiously awaiting a fourth. A brother Larry (Clara) Markman of West Salem and two nieces, Lana Mays of West Salem, and Melissa Markman of Austin, TX , a niece by marriage, Jerrilee LaMar of Poseyville, IN and one sister-in -law, Denalee Standart of Evansville, IN.

He is proceeded in death by his mother and father, Clarence and Mildred (Smith) Markman.

Per his wishes, cremation rights were accorded and a celebration of life, come-and-go reception will be held on Saturday, March 20, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Zion United Methodist Church in West Salem.

Memorials can be made to the West Salem Zion United Methodist Church Food Program.

Online condolences and fond memories may be shared with the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com

Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home of Albion is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.