Robert Charles Meyer, age 74, of Waupun, WI formerly of Princeton, WI died surrounded by his children and grand children, Wednesday morning, July 23, 2008 at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh, WI Bob was born December 23, 1933 in Lake County, IL, the son of William F. and Rose L. (Schwerman) Meyer. He was Baptized and Confirmed at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Fairfield, IL. Bob had attended school and graduated from Libertyville-Fremont Consolidated High School in 1952. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1956, a portion of which he was stationed in Germany. Bob had attended barber school and worked for Liberty Barber of Libertyville, IL; then he became a car salesman for Bernard Chevrolet then Weil Oldsmobile, both of Libertyville, where he was recognized for his customer service and sales achievement. He married the former Virginia Bezrouch of Phillips, WI in Fremont, IL in 1958, and together they had five children. In 1972, he moved to Princeton, WI where he owned and operated The Bob Meyer Ford/Mercury Dealership until his retirement in 1989. After his retirement, he summered in Waupun, WI and wintered in Marco Island, Florida, where he enjoyed walking on the beach, relaxing at the poolside, and socializing with friends.
Throughout his life, Bob enjoyed bowling, ice fishing and boating on Green Lake and Lake Puckaway. He had been a member of the Lions Club, Moose Lodge and American Legion where he enjoyed planning promotional and fund raising dinners.
Bob is survived by his children, Peter (Patty) Meyer of Hortonville, WI, Mike (Donna) Meyer of Princeton, WI, Dan (Patty) Meyer of Hovland, MN, Ann (Mark) Dobbertin of Wautoma, WI and Lee (Bruce) Herschberger of Neshkoro, WI; 20 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; sisters, Rosemary Chamberlin of McHenry, IL, Muriel Tudor of Grayslake, IL; brother, Donald Meyer of Ingelside, IL; sister in law, Shirley Meyer of Palm Coast, FL; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Rose Meyer; sister, Eleanor Dorfler; brother, Lincoln Meyer and brothers in law, Melvin Chamberlin and Chris Dorfler.
A memorial service will be held on August 8, 2008 at 12:00 Noon at the Waupun Baptist Church, 101 N. West Street, Waupun, WI. A luncheon will immediately follow the service at the American Legion Hall, 130 N. State Street, Waupun, WI.