Robert M. Wysong

Bob Wysong, age 72, of Ligonier, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at home. He was born on October 13, 1950 to Allen “Bud” and Joan (Bennett) Wysong at Luckey Hospital in Wolf Lake, Indiana.  On September 13, 1987, he married Mary Howell.

Bob graduated from Wolf Lake High School in 1968 and held the distinction of being “the last graduate of Wolf Lake High School.” He also never missed a Wolf Lake High School alumni banquet. His classmates always held a very special place in Bob’s heart and he loved attending the class luncheons.

He graduated from Ball State University in 1972 and was hired in 1973 by Silveus Motor Sales in Cromwell as the bookkeeper. In 1975, he purchased the dealership from Mr. Silveus with a partner, Robert Baugher. In 1980, Bob obtained full ownership of the dealership and it became Bob Wysong Chevrolet-Pontiac, Inc. Bob loved getting to know people and their heritage. Through the years in the car business, Bob made many good friends and he missed them after his retirement in 2013. His employees were the best!

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Mary Wysong of Ligonier; two daughters, Abby (Andy) Reed of Goshen and Laura (Chris) Shearer of Ligonier; four grandchildren, Tristen and Hudson Reed and Claire and Charlie Shearer; along with a brother, Rick (Katie) Wysong and many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews that he enjoyed so much. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Please join the family and share your memories of Bob as they host a celebration of his life from 1-5 pm on Saturday April 29, 2023 at Stones Hill Community Church, 151 W Stone’s Hill Road, Ligonier, IN 46767. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Wolf Lake Alumni Association.

Yeager Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at www.yeagerfuneralhome.com .