Robert E. Darst Obituary (1934 - 2016)

Robert E. Darst, 82, of Decatur, died Monday, March 28, 2016 in Prairie Rose Health Care Center, Pana. Bob was born March 7, 1934 in Rosamond, the son of Bert Monroe Orlena M. Sanders Darst. He graduated from Pana High School in 1952. Soon thereafter, he moved to Decatur and began his career as a carpenter, going on to have his own construction business and operating heavy equipment until the last few years. Bob was well known for his skills expertise in operating his heavy equipment. He was also a developer and had built over 100 homes. Bob was a member of the American Legion in Decatur. He is survived by three sons: Kent Darst, Decatur, IL; Kurt Lents, Winston-Salem, NC; and Thad Lents, Marshalltown, IA; 6 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and one sister, Mary Lou Weber, San Dimas, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents and older brother, Bill Darst. Funeral Information Private inurnment services will be held at a later date.