Robert W. Hays

January 7, 1929 - June 26, 2020

Robert William Hays, 91, passed away Friday, June 26, 2020 at Signature Healthcare at Parkwood in Lebanon, Indiana. He was born January 7, 1929 in Boone County, Indiana, a son of the late Carl and Nelma (Lambert) Hays. He was married to Margaret (Dukes) Kressel and they divorced. Robert was a graduate of Whitestown High School. He served his country honorably in the United States Army and was a member of the Lebanon VFW. Robert worked for many years as a warehouse manager for Stewart Warner until it closed. He later worked for Unarco in Frankfort until his retirement in 1988. He was a devoted father and grandfather and loved socializing with his friends and family. Robert enjoyed fishing and watching game shows, especially The Price Is Right. Survivors include: Four Children: Christopher Hays of Frankfort Nelma Hays of Frankfort John (Cheryl) Altum of Elkhart, Indiana Glen (Lisa) Altum of Gorin, Missouri Thirteen Grandchildren: Beth Groves John Altum Rachael Altum Kristi Purdue Katie Glass Kim Glass Stacey Remley Courtney Hauk Nikki Hays Justin Wilmare Zach Graham Taylor Graham Daniel Klingler Several Great Grandchildren Sisters: Judith (George) Kaye of Fort Myers, Florida Helen (Mark) Maselli of Trace Rosewell, Georgia Margaret (Tom) Heck of Lake Placid, Florida Many Nieces and Nephews In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by a daughter, Margaret “June” Glass and her husband, Charles Glass; and a good friend, Ray Kressel. No Services will be held. Myers Mortuary and Boone County Crematory have been entrusted with his cremation arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the charity of the donor’s choice.