Robert L. Cassman

Date of Death: December 10, 2010

Robert L. Cassman, 84
Robert L. Cassman, 84, of Lafayette, died at 1:20 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, 2010, at Creasy Springs Health Campus.
He was born Jan. 15, 1926, in Lafayette and was the son of the late Herschel and Gertrude Lewis Cassman. He graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School.
On June 30, 1951, he married Joan Yochem in Earl Park. She died April 14, 2009.
Mr. Cassman worked for Ladis & Gyr as an electrician for many years.
He was a member of St. Mary Cathedral and American Legion Post 11. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. His hobbies were doing home projects, watching old Western movies, working on his own automobiles and homes, and he was a fan of Purdue sports.
Surviving are two sons, Gery B. Cassman (wife: Amber) of Safford, Ariz., and Kevin D. Cassman of Toledo, Ohio; a daughter, Charlene S. Williams of Decatur, Ill.; and a brother, Tom Cassman (wife: Mick) of Valpariso.
Also surviving are 6 grandchildren, Bryce, Kyle, Jack, Lacey, Ashlee and Morgan. Preceded in death by a sister, Loveda Cassman Taylor.
Visitation will be 2 hours prior to the service Monday, Dec. 13, 2010, at St Mary Cathedral. Mass of Christian Burial 1 p.m. Monday at St. Mary Cathedral, Fr. Daniel Gartland officiating. Burial will be at St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Earl Park. Those wishing may contribute to the American Lung Association. www.soller-baker.com

Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc.

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To Bob and Joan&s children and grandchildren. I cannot express what an honor it was to know your parents. Bob&s kindness and sense of humor will be close to me always. Sometimes we come across people who change our lives and he is one of those people. I feel priveleged to have been a part of your journey. You have a great family. Take care, your friend - Carrie

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