"Robert will truly be missed by friends and family.he was a great guy,coworker, and family man. Karla and Kevin and entire family, you have our deepest sympathy. "
In loving memory of
A. Robert Meyer
October 22, 1937 - March 30, 2022
A. ROBERT MEYER
MUSCATINE, Iowa - A. Robert Meyer, 84, of Muscatine, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at his home.
Per Robert's wishes, there will be no services. Memorials may be made in Robert's honor to the Firefighters Association of Muscatine, for Firefighters. Online condolences may be made at www.wittichfuneralhome.com.
Robert was born October 22, 1937, in Muscatine, the son of Alfred J. and Mary Schmarje Meyer. He married Lorraine Martz on August 7, 1966, she preceded him on September 5, 1995. He later married Deborah Stolley-Wainscott on August 28, 2013.
He farmed most of his life and worked in maintenance at Muscatine General Hospital until his retirement. Robert was a previous member of Zion Lutheran Church. He belonged to FFA, The National Guard, Muscatine County Cattleman's Association, and Aspen Trail Tree Masters. He was a graduate of Smith-Hughes Course, which was an agricultural course in high school. Robert graduated from Muscatine High School, class of 1956.
Robert enjoyed traveling to Australia, Rivera Maya, Mackinac Island, Mexican Rivera, Door County, Hawaii, and to Branson.
He liked to play 500 with card club, mowing the grass, and was an avid Cubs and Hawkeye fan. Robert enjoyed going to the "office" on Sundays, which was going to breakfast at McDonalds with his friends. Robert was known as 'Meyer' to all of Deb's friends.
Robert is survived by his wife, Deb Stolley-Wainscott-Meyer of Muscatine; his children, Kevin L. Meyer and his wife, Jennifer, of Muscatine and Karla M. Meyer of Rochester, MN; his grandchildren, Madison, and Hunter Meyer; his brother in laws, Robert L. Martz Sr. and his wife, Mary, both of Muscatine and John Stolley and his wife, Nancy, of Muscatine; his niece Renae Britt of Muscatine; and many of his cherished farming friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Lorraine; his brother, Richard H. Meyer; his sister and brother-in-law, Mary Ann, and Richard L. Britt; and his sister-in-law, Janice Martz.
Robert will be remembered as one of the good guys.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to John and Nancy Stolley, and Renae Britt, for their loving compassion and support.
Tributes
"I?m so sorry for your loss. I worked with Robert at Muscatine General hospital for many years. He was the nicest guy & always made you laugh. He always called me Victoria, even though my name is Vickey & I always called him Roberto. He will truly be missed."
"Deepest sympathy to the Meyer family. Prayers of comfort and peace. Thinking of you all in this difficult time. "
"One of the best men I have known. A wonderful man to talk with. I remember when Deb and Robert met....such a happy man. Thoughts, love, and prayers to the family. Deb I am thinking and praying for you. Blessings...."
"Debbie & family I am so sorry for your loss. Robert was one of the good guys you could talk to forever. I knew him from working at MGH. ALWAYS HAD A JOKE & kind word for everyone. He will be truly missed "
"Deb, so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you."
"So sorry Deb, thinking of you Louise"
"Deb, Karla and Kevin. my sympathy to all, I always enjoyed seeing and visiting with Bob @ McDonald's and at class reunions,, he always had the biggest smile,, God Bless you all, 1956 classmate Ida Spitznogle McNeil "
"Deb- Sympathy in this time of loss. Blessings- Wally and Sue Beason"
"Condolences from Vera and Tim Edwards?"
"Karla and Kevin, and all of Roberts family, My condolences. Your dad was a great guy, always smiling and quick with a ?hello Milley!? Every time he saw me. He lived a full life and I know how proud he was of his kids. May God give you peace and comfort in this season. "
"Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with you all. II Thessalonians 3:16 Robert will be greatly missed and fondly rembered by many. Lynda Raniero "
"Worked with Robert in the past. Remained friends ever since. Great person."
"I didn't know Robert real well but I do know that all his friends and co workers at the hospital thought a lot of him. He was the good old guy. I'm sorry for your loss. "
"Condolences from Marty and Sue Schlegel. Robert was a great guy."
"Deb, Steve & I are so sorry for your loss! (((Hugs))) & Prayers! Robert was so nice, he was such a hard worker & we always had some much fun at work!"
"Deb, My sincere sympathy to you. I always enjoyed Bob as a great classmate, class of '56. "
"We want to express our greatest sympathy to Deb and family for your loss. He sounds like he was a wonderful man. Ed and Denise Ziegenhorn"
"I am so sorry for your loss You Have my sympathy Robert and his family were truly wonderful people "
"May Christ's promise of eternal life grant comfort to the family Our Sympathy, Deb Dyann & Dave Roby"