LIGONIER — Robert D. Wilcox, age 80, of Ligonier, passed away following an illness late evening on Thursday, December 3, 2015. He was born on November 5, 1935, the son of Fred M. and Leona Elizabeth (Norris) Wilcox in Hillsdale, MI. He is survived by his sister, Doris M. Boetz; Children, Robert Wilcox Jr., Roberta "Bobbi" Garcia, Laura (Mike) Miller, Grandchildren; Jonathan D. Wilcox, Brittany Tackett, Andy Moog, Justin Moog, Mason K. Wilcox, Staffan A. Wilcox, Morgan J. Wilcox, Mykaela R. Miller and two great-grandchildren; Aiden Adams and Drayden Slabach. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and siblings; Richard Wilcox, Fred Wilcox, and Junior Wilcox. Robert served in the United States Army, a military veteran, you could find him after retirement heading to the "office" aka: The Dari Point Restaurant in Ligonier to socialize and gather amongst friends. He also liked to play guitar watch many types of sports especially anything related to the Detroit Tigers and the state of Michigan. You could catch him fishing and hunting as part of his favorite pastimes. A funeral service in Robert's honor will held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South, Ligonier, IN. Celebrant Larry Baker will officiate. Family and friends will be received from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 8, at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers contributions may be directed to Cancer Services of North East Indiana at 6316 Mutual Dr., Fort Wayne, IN 46825. or at cancer-services.org.