Robert L. Meyer, 83, of Dillsboro passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022 at St. Elizabeth – Dearborn in Lawrenceburg. Bob was born on Sunday, July 17, 1938 in Dewberry, Indiana; son of William C and Amelia (Wehmeyer) Meyer. Bob graduated from Cross Plains High School in 1956. Bob proudly served our country in the United States Army. He married the love of his life, Darlene Selmeyer, on June 9, 1962. Bob worked for FH Lawsons and 32 years for Aurora Casket Company as a welder. Bob was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Bear Branch and held multiple church offices. He loved woodworking, especially making cabinets, leather working, fishing, hunting, and raising tobacco. He was an avid Reds fan and enjoyed watching his grandchildren play baseball.
Bob will be missed by his wife of 60 years, Darlene Meyer of Dillsboro; daughters Lisa Bryant (Jim) of Aurora and Lori Steininger (Matt) of Brownsburg; and grandchildren Kayla Richardson (Norman), Kyle Bryant, Andrew Steininger, and Ryan Steininger.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, William and Amelia, and his siblings Edna Smith (Howard), Pauline Block (Lloyd), Irma Klusman (Gilbert), Carl Meyer (Felisa) and Herman Meyer (Mable and Wilma).
Family and friends may gather in remembering Bob from 6:00-8:00 PM Friday, July 15, 2022 at the Filter-DeVries-Moore Funeral Home in Dillsboro. A service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, July 16, 2022 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 3958 Milton Bear Branch Road, Dillsboro, IN 47018, with Pastor Mona Safley officiating. Interment will follow at Althoff-Marker Cemetery with full military rites provided by South Eastern Indiana Honor Guard. Memorials may be given in honor of Bob to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Dillsboro or Aurora Life Squad, or the donor’s choice.
Filter-DeVries-Moore Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements, 12887 Lenover Street, Box 146, Dillsboro, IN 47018, (812) 432-5480. Please visit our website at www.filterdevriesmoore.com to share your condolences and memories of Bob.