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Robert Shirar, Jr.

May 18, 1967 – May 23, 2022

Robert Shirar, Jr. of Crawfordsville passed away Monday afternoon at home. He was 55.

Born May 18, 1967 in Crawfordsville, he was the son of Robert Allen Shirar, Sr. and Donna Lee Stewart Shirar. 

He worked at Raybestos for 16 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed mushroom hunting, whittling sticks, and hanging out with his friends at Sugar Creek.

Survivors include his daughter, Ashley Russell (Andrew); son, R. Garrett Shirar; father, Robert Shirar, Sr.; sister, Angie Lucas;and two grandchildren, Beau and Kensley.

He was preceded in death by his mom, Donna Shirar; and a sister, Jodi Kay Franklin.

A celebration of his life will be held later. Details will be announced as they become available.  Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Burkhart Funeral Home.