Roy F. Crist, 69, of Star City, passed away at 4:54 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, at home.

Born on April 22, 1952, in Winamac, he was the son of the late Ralph and Ardella Jean (Good) Crist.

He was a 1973 Winamac High School graduate.

On Sept. 27, 1975, he married Kathleen J. Needham, and she survives.

Roy was a lifelong farmer and was formerly a welder at Galbreath's and had also been employed at CFS in Kewanna. He was a member of Star City United Methodist Church and the Northern Indiana Power of the Past. Roy was also active with Pulaski County 4-H. He enjoyed farming of all sorts, model trains, quilts and helping out anyone and everyone who needed it. He knew no stranger. Roy also enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Kathleen Crist, of Star City; sons, John F. Crist (Richel), of Star City, and Jacob Crist (Katrina), of Carmel; daughter, Laura Jean Bates (Andrew) Fenton, Michigan; sisters, Jackie Wheeler (John), of Star City, and Janeal Scott (Albert), of Lafayette; sisters-in-law, Carol Crist, of Logansport, Cathy McKinley, of Florida, Susanna McKinley, of South Bend, and Cathy Needham, of Missouri; brothers-in-law, Dan McKinley (Anna), of Winamac, and Charles Needham (Deb), of Logansport; and grandchildren, Kaela Gehrman, Keagen Crist, Arabellah Crist, Ariannah Crist, Raiden Riddle, Landen Crist, Sophia Bates and Hannah Bates. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, Cara Dauenhauer, Ranee Price, Taneal Myers, Chad Roudebush, Allison McKinley, Andrea Williams, Danny McKinley II, Alicia Hanawalt, Nathan Needham, Celie McKinley, Chad Bebee, Annie Bebee, John W. Wheeler Jr., Gabe Wheeler, Tammy Lovely, Stephanie Wheeler, Matt Wheeler, Lisa Allen (Sean), Mellisa Shatto (Brandon), Amber Pool (Trevor) and Matt Needham (Ashley).

He was also preceded in death by brother, Rex Crist.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 30, 2021, at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Metzger Chapel, 123 E. Main St., Kewanna, Indiana, with Pastor Jeff Seger officiating. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Paul's Chapel at a later date.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Northern Indiana Power of the Past Horse Pull and/or Riley Children's Hospital.

Roy's online guestbook is available, and condolences can be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.