Robert C, "Bob" Musselman

Robert C. “Bob” Musselman, 90, of Bloomington, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. He was born on December 13, 1933 in Elkhart County, Indiana, the son of Orval L. and Pauline (Smith) Musselman. Bob was a 1951 graduate of Millersburg High School. He was a US Army Veteran serving during the Korean war. After his time in the service, he attended Indiana University where he received his degree in Business Management. He married the love of his life Esther J. Whitehead on June 29, 1957 in New Paris, Indiana. They were happily married for sixty years. Bob started his career at RCA in Bloomington and later became the Plant Manager for RCA in Monticello for several years. Looking for an opportunity to leave the corporate world and build his own business Bob became the owner and operator of Cresent Donut shops in Bloomington. A longtime member of the Bloomington Country Club, Bob was recruited by the ailing club’s Board of Director to become its General Manager in the 1980’s. Under his management, the Bloomington Country Club was soon on solid footing and began rebuilding and expanding into a popular and multifunctional country club with premiere event space. In addition to being a member of the Bloomington Country Club, he was a member of the Kiwanis and the Varsity Club. Bob was a devoted husband and loving father. He enjoyed spending time with his family, golfing, fishing, raising tomatoes, following Indiana University sports and was a skilled card player. He will be dearly missed by not only his family, but also by the numerous friends who called him “Muss” and loved him and shared their lives with him. Bob is survived by his daughter Barbara Balaguras and husband John Balaguras of Chicago, son Jim Musselman of Bloomington, granddaughter Megan Balaguras of Los Angeles, CA, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Orval and Pauline Musselman; his wife, Esther Musselman, and his sister, Bonnie Pfiester. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 30, 2024 at the Allen Funeral Home, 4155 S. Old State Road 37, Bloomington. Memorial contributions may be made to Hoosier Hills Food Bank or Monroe County Community Kitchen. Allen Funeral Home and Crematory have been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with family and friends at www.allencares.com

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Robert C, "Bob" Musselman

December 13, 1933 - August 24, 2024