William "Richard" Bobst, Jr., 73, of Minford, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2015 at his residence. Born April 3, 1941 in Portsmouth, a son of the late William Richard and Helen Easter Bobst, he was a self-employed dairy farmer, was retired from Mills Pride in Waverly, and enjoyed gardening. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Wanda Kallner Bobst; four sons, Richard (Jennifer) Bobst, Aaron (Nakosha) Bobst, Wayne Bobst (Jessica Thomas), and Jimmy Bobst all of the Minford area; one daughter, Jeanie (Rich) Mullens; five grandchildren, Levi Mullens, Katherine Mullens, Reagan Lester, Kalyn Lester and Brianna Thomas, and one brother, Roger (Jan) Bobst of Lucasville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Betty Mercer.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Pastor Rob McKinney officiating. Burial will be in Bennett Cemetery in Minford. Friends may call at the funeral home from Noon to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service on Tuesday. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.