NORTH MANCHESTER – Robert D. Stewart, 88, North Manchester, died at 7:25 a.m. Nov. 29, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born Feb. 1, 1927, in Wabash County, to Russell and Lucille V. Hill Stewart. On Nov. 2, 1956, he married Margaret F. Bowman, who died May 29, 1998. He was a purchasing agent at Warner Corp., North Manchester, and later was purchasing agent at Arnolt Corp., Warsaw. He was a life member of Moose Lodge 1518, North Manchester, and member of Sons of the American Legion Squadron 286, North Manchester. He graduated from Laporte High School with the class of 1945. Surviving are a sister-in-law, Barbara Stewart, North Manchester, and a nephew, Steve (and spouse Nancy) Stewart, Marco Island, Fla. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, James Stewart; and a half brother. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, with Pastors J.P. Freeman and Ron Burns officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester. Calling is from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the mortuary. ***** Condolences via mckeemortuary.com
