Robert W. Dyson, 96, rural Roann, died at 3:50 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. He was born March 31, 1923, in Wabash County, to William and Mary (Clock) Dyson.

Bob was a 1941 graduate of Roann High School. He married Dorotha J. Meyer in Elkhart, on April 10, 1948; she died July 22, 2004. He was a member of the Roann First Brethren Church. Farming was the way of life he learned from his parents, and he continued that his entire life.

He is survived by his daughter, Ruth Ann Dyson of rural Roann. He was also preceded in death by his parents, son, David A. Dyson, seven brothers, and one sister.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Monday, Aug. 19, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Roann Chapel, 335 S. Chippewa Rd., Roann, with Rev. Robert Mace officiating. Burial will be in Roann Community Cemetery. Friends may call 2-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Roann Community Cemetery.