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Robert Chrisman Obituary

Robert Henry Chrisman Lansing Born March 27, 1921 in Bryan, OH, the son of William and Katherine Chrisman, passed away peacefully February 19, 2012 at the age of 90. He graduated from Edon High School in Edon, OH and served his country in the US Army during WWII. He was employed in retail sales for 47 years working for Central Stores, Whalen Distributing and Fulton Radio Supply over the years. He also served as a special deputy sheriff for Ingham County. Mr. Chrisman was a member of Emanuel First Lutheran Church for nearly 60 years. He will be remembered as a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was preceded in death by brothers, Denver, William and Edgar; sisters, Freida, Anna and Helen; and grandson, Kaleb. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 64 years, Donyla (Knauf); daughters, Robyn (James) Sheely, Ronda (George) Kritas, Roslyn Tobias and Rochane Cotter; son, Robert A. (Diane) Chrisman, brother, Wayne (Rosie) Chrisman of Ohio; 14 grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at Emanuel First Lutheran Church, 1001 Capitol Ave., Lansing, MI 48906. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and again on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 from 2:00 - 4:00 and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. Those desiring may make contributions to Emanuel First Lutheran Church or to Edon High School, 802 W. Indiana St., Edon, OH 43518 in memory of Mr. Chrisman. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.grlansing.com

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Published by Lansing State Journal from Feb. 21 to Feb. 22, 2012.

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Dawn (Chrisman) & Billie Maarouf

March 2, 2012

“There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are messengers of overwhelming grief...and unspeakable love.”

Lois (Tanner) Prezny

February 24, 2012

Dear Donyla and Family.

I just read the sad news of Bob's death. He was a wonderful man and Bob Tanner and I, always bought so many articles when he worked at Whalens and Fultons. I am in Florida for 6 months and just happened to look at the LSJ Obituaries. My prayers are with you and all of your family.

February 23, 2012

Donyla and family, you are in our
thoughts today. Sorry we could not make the trip with the boys. Wayne still has his good memories of times past with Bob
and the phone conversations they had. Our prayers are with you.
Wayne and Rosie

Linda Acord

February 23, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with Rochane and her family, on the loss of her father. May your memories be of comfort to you, God bless.

Dick & Pat Morscheck

February 21, 2012

Robyn, Our condolences to you and your family. Will definitely be in touch soon.

Joan Hood

February 21, 2012

I am saddened by the passing of Uncle Bob and my prayers are with him in spirit and I pray for God to take his family in his hands and comfort them during their time of grief. Joan Hood

February 21, 2012

Rochane, sorry for your loss. Just remember the good times, and memories that you have. If you need to talk, I'm here.

Karla Halsted

Jan Kalbfell

February 21, 2012

Donyla, Robyn and family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Pam Parker

February 21, 2012

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear father, Robyn. I know you will miss him deeply. My heart goes out to you along with my thoughts and prayers for the entire family.

leeann sheely petrou

February 21, 2012

Thoughts and prayers to the entire family. God has welcomed another of his children.

Christy (Chrisman) Bryant

February 21, 2012

My sympathy to you Aunt Donyla and family. Uncle Bob was always so quiet and kind. Ronda you are in my prayers , I am so very sorry for the loss of your father. RIP Uncle Bob. May the Lord be with all of you.

Carole Nicholas (Switzer)

February 21, 2012

I am so deeply sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My heart goes out to each of you, wishing you peace and comfort. Sent with love and remembrance.

February 21, 2012

RIP, Bob. Truly One of the good guys.You'll be greatly missed. Sleep well old friend.

February 21, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with Bobs family at this time. I always enjoyed working with Bob at Fulton.

Dee Farhat

February 21, 2012

Dear Rob and Family, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I read the obituary this morning, not knowing he was your father, and thinking what a wonderful person he must have been. May his memory be eternal. Ralph and Dee Farhat

Gail Martin

February 21, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with Ronda and her family at this diffucult time. May your dad rest in peace, and your hearts heal with time.
With our deepest sympathy,
Gail, Terry, Chris and Angela Martin

Andy Pfeiffer

February 21, 2012

To Rob and your family,my prayers are with you on the loss of you dad.Remember all the good times spent with him,and share with siblings and the children. It will bring comfort and a smile to all as everyone shares a different memory.remeber God is looking out for us even on the bad days.

Andrea Seratti

February 21, 2012

So grateful for the time I was blessed to have with Grandpa and that my boys have memories as well. Thoughts and prayers are with Gram and the rest of the family.

Tony Farhat

February 21, 2012

Mr Chrisman was one of the good guys, someone I looked up to as a kid. A man whose work ethic was second to none. My thoughts are with the family on the loss of their Patriarch.

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