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Robert Meese Obituary
77, of Wilmot, went home to be with his Lord Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012. He was the only child born to Ralph and Hazel (Maxwell) Meese on Easter Sunday, April 21, 1935 and had lived his whole life in the Village of Wilmot. Bob graduated from Beach City High School in 1953 and was appointed postmaster of Wilmot by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956 where he served for 34 years. At the time, he was the youngest postmaster in the United States. He served in the US Army from 1958-1960 at Ft. Gordon, GA as a base postal clerk. He was the financial secretary for the Greenlawn Cemetery for 30 years and was in charge of the Memorial Day program at the cemetery. He also served as the president of the Wilmot Water Board for ten years. He was a member of the Wilmot Fire Department for 50 years and served as the cashier for the Sunday ham dinners in later years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and served as the secretary for the Sugarcreek Valley Farm and Game Club for 30 years. He was a member of the Wilmot United Methodist Church.
In 1990, he married Marcella (Donner) Wald, who survives. Also surviving are children, Michael (Tracy) Meese of Dover, Molly Romig of Massillon and Melissa (Steve) Clements of Canton; stepchildren, Kimberly (David) Brown of Apple Creek and Rev. Matthew Wald of Wooster; grandsons, Cody Beard and Kevin (Karla) Clements; and granddaughters, Mallory, Hope and Lexie Wald.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Jan. 1, at 11 a.m. at the Wilmot United Methodist Church with Pastor Scott Simmons officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery in Wilmot. Friends may call on Tuesday, one hour prior to services. Spidell Funeral Home in Mount Eaton is handling the arrangements. A memorial website has been created by the funeral home and may be accessed at www.spidellfuneralhome.com where you may share a memory or sign the guestbook. Memorial contributions may be made to the Village of Wilmot, Wilmot, OH 44689.
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Joanne & Ralph Scheulfer
January 2, 2013
Marcella and family, You have our deepest sympathy in the loss of Bob. I have a lot of fond memories of Bob as he and I started school together and graduated together. Enjoyed meeting with you guys each month that you was able to make for the class dinner, Sincerely
Jim and Cinda Eaton
December 31, 2012
Jim says to remember the promise of our Lord: "Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted." Cinda says especially to Matthew's daughters "Think of a special day ykou had with Grandpa and remember it." Jim still does this almost 60 years after his grandpa's death.
Bob Warehime
December 31, 2012
Correction, was 46 to 53
Bob Warehime
December 31, 2012
Marcella and family, My condolences in Wassies passing. He and I grew up together in Wilmot running the hills hunting and fishing, from 1942 till I left for the Army in 1953. I loved that good friend and having been apart for some years I will still miss him.
Glenn Bonam
December 31, 2012
What can you say about a man who has accomplised so much. I had the pleasure of hunting and shooting clays with him and just enjoyed being around him.We will miss him but he will not be forgotten Glenn Bonam SCFGC
December 31, 2012
Marcella and family;
I was so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I have many fond memories of Bob AS A friend, neighbor and classmate.Many interesting evenings were spent in the lower level of the Meese home, during high school days, playing canasta; eating popcorn and homemade candy and drinking cider.In this enviornment we plotted our future.Bob was an important part of the community and will be missed.Please accept my sincere sympathy.
Ron Feller
The Heinzeroths
December 31, 2012
Marcella and family, we are so sorry for your loss of one of the best neighbors and friends we have ever had. We are praying for you all.
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