Robert M. Post, 88 of New Palestine, IN was born August 7, 1927 to Bert and Helen Post and died August 28, 2015. He was born in Indianapolis and graduated from Tech High School. He served in the US Navy and attended Butler University. Bob was a Firefighter for the Indianapolis Fire Dept. for 22 years. He then worked for the Police and Fireman's Insurance Assn. from 1975 until 1992. He also served on the Board of Directors of the PFIA. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in New Palestine and enjoyed being a Ham Radio Operator.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Bobby Jean. Surviving to cherish his memory are his wife, Carla, his daughters, Kathy (Jim) Herrin, and Becky Patterson, his step-children, Deborah (David) Winn, Mike (Gladys) Tarter and Steve (Pam) Tarter, his grandchildren, Betsey, Chip (Lisa), Kirstie (Dane), Eric (Allison) and Meghan and great-grandchildren, Ivy, Thomas, Bruce, Harlan and Wesley. Friends may visit from 11 AM until service time at 1 PM Saturday, September 5, 2015 at Flanner and Buchanan – Washington Park East, 10722 E. Washington St., Indianapolis, 46229. Contributions may be made to Indianapolis Firefighters Museum, 748 Massachusetts Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204 or at www.I416.com. Friends may sign Bob's online guest registry at www.flannerbuchanan.com.