Robert F. Fields obituary

Robert F. Fields Obituary

indianapolis, Indiana, United States

May 26, 1939 - January 22, 2017

Share Obituary:
603 Views
Robert F. Fields obituary

Robert F. Fields Obituary

May 26, 1939 - Jan 22, 2017

This obituary is administered by:
Robert F. Fieldsage 77, of Greenfield, peacefully passed away in the home he was born in with his loving wife and family by his side on Monday, May 22, 2017. He was born on May 25, 1939 in Hancock County as the son of Robert D. and Floe M. (Lowder) Fields. He graduated from Hancock Central in 1956. Bob married Lynn (Frazier) on December 11, 1961 in Celina, TN.He was the owner and operator of Fields Auto Parts since 1959. Bob was also the former president and co-owner of Anderson Speedway for 20 years. He was the first American Speed Association (ASA) Champion and first driver to be inducted into the Hall of Fame at Mt. Lawn Speedway in New Castle, IN. He was also the winningest driver at Anderson Speedway and Mt. Lawn Speedway. Bob was a very giving and generous man who helped many in need. He and his wife enjoyed numerous Vegas get-aways.   Bob is survived by his wife, Lynn Fields of Greenfield; sons, Bobby (Shelly) Fields and Rusty (Ramona) Fields both of Greenfield; daughters, Brandy (Keith) Wetli of Greenfield and Cindy (Bruce) Whitaker of Bloomington; 13 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and son, Rick Fields.Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2017, from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Friday, May 26, 2017, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory, 1484 W. US Hwy. 40, Greenfield, IN 46140. A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 26, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at the mortuary.  Pastor Lenell Jordan, Sr. will be officiating. Burial will follow at Simmons Cemetery in Wilkinson.Memorial contributions may be made by mail to the Franciscan Health Indianapolis Cancer Center, 8111 S. Emerson Avenue, Suite #101, Indianapolis, IN 46237, or envelopes will be available at the mortuary. Friends may share a memory or a condolence at www.erleweinmortuary.com.
You can to the family or in memory of Robert Fields.

Guestbook

Loading...

Consider Viewing

Search for similar obituaries in: indianapolis, Indiana, United States
obituary photo for Michael

Michael Nelson

Jun 24, 2048 - Jun 24, 2048
Griffith, Indiana
United States
obituary photo for Susie

Susie Ruth Figueroa

May 12, 2036 - May 12, 2036
Indianapolis, Indiana
United States
obituary photo for averi

averi kaelynn presley

Aug 15, 2008 - Mar 28, 2024
Alexandria, Indiana
United States
obituary photo for Liz

Liz Stampfli

Oct 25, 2003 - Mar 12, 2024
Hammond, Indiana
United States