Robert Meyer
March 25, 1928 ~ July 30, 2018
Robert Meyer, 90, of Miller, passed away Monday, July 30, 2018 at his home.
Funeral Mass with military honors were held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 3, 2018 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Miller with Father Paul Josten, celebrant. Burial followed at St. Placidus Cemetery, Duncan. Visitation began at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, August 2, 2018 with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at the church.
Robert J O was born, March 25, 1928, at home in Jerauld County to John O. and Jessie (Bach) Meyer. He attended country school through 8th grade. He enlisted in the Army in 1952 and was a paratrooper. In 1953, he was promoted to Cpl. and Cpl. Meyer’s platoon, Co. F 504 Air, was set to deploy to Korea when peace was declared, in 1954. He was stationed in Fort Bragg, N.C.
He married Joyce Yost, on October 24, 1959, at Crow Lake Catholic Church. They started their life together in Jerauld County; from there they moved to Sioux Falls, Ft. Thompson, St. Lawrence and then their final residence together, Miller, SD.
Robert worked as a farmer and in bridge construction and helped pour and finish Big Bend Dam. He then worked as a carpenter, a black smith and a custodian. His final employment was being a Foster Grandparent at Hand in Hand Daycare. Robert was a faithful member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church; he was also part of the VFW and Knights of Columbus and an avid fisherman.
Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Joyce Yost Meyer; their five children: Debbie (Hart) Boucher of Las Cruces, NM, John (Dori) Meyer of Portland, TX, Ted (Annette) Meyer of New Agusta, MS, Paul Meyer of Miller, SD, and Jill (Charlie) Wiant of Miller, SD; 13 grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers and one sister.
A special thank you to Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital staff, the ladies from Hospice and to our loving son-in-law, Charlie, for all his help and care.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Robert's arrangements.
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So sorry for your loss. Our Deepest Sympathy Dr. Dick and Kathy Splichal
Dear Joyce- I was so sorry to read about Bob. My deepest sympathy to you and all your family. May the Lord give him eternal rest and may perpetual light shine on him forever. Hugs, thoughts and prayers are sent your way. God bless!
Extending my heartfelt sympathy to Joyce and the family.
Knew Bob from Hand and Hand day care, was a good guy ,he will be missed by a lot of children. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family..
So sorry to hear about Robert, thinking of you this week.
Thought and prayers with Joyce and the family.
When I think of Bob, I think of his diligence at making sure the Armory floor was not marred or wrecked. You had better not try to run play or mess around on that Armory floor with street shoes on, only Tennis Shoes were allowed in Bob’s world! He let everyone know those rules in a very authoritative voice. There is no doubt in my mind that Heaven’s floor will be well protected with Bob there. So come on Everyone….IT IS TENNIS SHOE TIME.
Paul and families my most sincere sympathy. Bob was a gem!
My condolences. Uncle Robert was a great man, and will be sorely missed!
Joyce: I am sorry to read of your recent loss. I lost my oldest grandson (age 31) on June 6. Makes for a sad summer. May the lease and love of God be with you during this season of sorrow. Deanna (Ellis) Bawdon
Joyce, Bob was such a wonderful Foster Grandpa and a great man! I enjoyed getting to know you both through the Foster Grandparent Program. I’m so happy that you have such great support from your children. I’m also glad that you’re still volunteering at the school. I know the kids enjoy the time you spend with them and you make a difference in their lives!