Robert W. Meyers

Robert W. “Bob” Meyers, 84, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday May 31. Born in Fort Wayne, he was a son of the late Ernest and Alice (Sorg) Meyers. A member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hessen Cassel, and retired in 1988 from the US Postal Service after 45 years of service, and was also a lifelong farmer. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marguerite (Sorg); children, Stan (Judy), Dennis (Kathy), Ken (Lisa), Tom (Connie), Vanessa Spade, Matt (Angie), Janell (Tom) Kline, Renae (Joe) Burton, Patty (Earl) McPherson, Michelle (Kevin) Wittwer, Ernie (Lauri); sister, Marie Vachon; as well as 38 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in passing by one son, Teddy Meyers, and two grandchildren, Danielle and Madeline. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM Wednesday June 5, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hessen Cassel, 11337 Old US 27 S., Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior to mass, burial will be in the parish cemetery. Calling will also be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM Tuesday June 4, at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Homes, Winchester Road Chapel, 6424 Winchester Road, Fort Wayne with a rosary at 7:30 pm. Memorial donations may be given to Village of Heritage Nursing Home, Monroeville, Masses, St. Joseph, Hessen Cassel Tuition Assistance or St. Joseph Catholic Church food pantry.