Robert L. Meyers

Robert L. Meyers, 80, of Blissfield passed away on Friday, February 26, 2010 at the Bixby Medical Center in Adrian, Michigan. Bob was born on March 12, 1929 in Blissfield, Michigan, the son of Clarence and Marguerite (Reynolds) Meyers. On April 9, 1953 he married Marilyn Rothfuss.
Bob was a 1947 graduate of Blissfield High School, served in the U.S. Army in Korea during the Korean War, and retired from Owens-Illinois in Toledo in 1987. Bob was a member of the Blissfield American Legion, V.F.W. and served on the Blissfield Fire Department for 23 years. In his free time, Bob enjoyed fishing and watching his children and grandchildren participate in sporting events.
Bob is survived by his wife, Marilyn Meyers of Blissfield; 3 children, Steve (Joni) Meyers of Adrian, Stephanie Hoagland of Palmyra, Shelley (John) Jordan of Blissfield, and Stacy (Roger) Mitchell of Blissfield; 2 sisters, Fran (Bud) Bohs of Blissfield, and Phyllis (Don) Maves of Oregon, OH; 1 brother, Kent (Holly) Meyers of Oregon, OH; 10 grandchildren, Craig, Todd and Ryan Meyers, Nicole (Jason) Giles, Neil Hoagland, Jr., Benjamin Hoagland, James (Tammy) Jordan, Lindsey (Randy) Gallup and Alex and Grant Mitchell, 5 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his parents.
Following his wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Monday at 11:00 a.m. at the Tagsold Funeral Home in Blissfield with the Rev. Joe DiMarco officiating. Visiting hours will be Sunday from 2-8 p.m., and on Monday from 10-11:00 a.m. at the Tagsold Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the American Lung Association. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.