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Robert Meader Obituary
AGE: 91 • Wilmington
Robert E. "Bob" Meader, went to be with his Lord, peacefully in his sleep on Saturday April 15, 2017.
He was born and raised in Lexington, KY and was the son of the late Emily and Arthur Meader, Sr. Bob proudly served his country in the US Army. He graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. After graduation he began his career with the Boy Scouts of America in Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Delaware for 20 years, retiring as an executive. He was also a Boy Scout Veteran for over 80 years. He was a committee chairman for Troop 99 and served on the Eagle Scout Board of Review. Bob, after retirement, also worked for Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and then Nationwide Insurance, both as an agent. He was active at Fraim Senior Center, where he was a lifeguard and a water aerobics instructor. He was a charter member of the Delaware Senior Olympics and was awarded over 100 medals in local and national Senior Olympics. Bob was also an active member of the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant for over 40 years, where he was an elder and a deacon. He presently was a member of RiverCross Fellowship. Bob enjoyed back packing, canoeing and camping.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Alice E. (Banks) Meader; 5 children, David (Bonita), Mary Ann Jeanes ( Greg), Don (Shirley), Stephen (Frances) and Patricia Fronczkowski (Ed); 10 grandchildren, Anthony, Eric, Jason, Kristin, Theresa, Nicole, Bryan, Chris, Sarah and Daniel and 5 great grandchildren. Bob is also preceded in death by his brother Arthur, Jr.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff at Foulk Manor North for all their care and love for Bob.
A Celebration of Bob's life will be held at RiverCross Fellowship, 77 McCullough Dr., Suite 2, New Castle, DE 19720, at 11 am, on Wednesday, April 26, where friends may call after 9:30. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to RiverCross Fellowship or Boy Scout Troop 99, c/o Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, 503 Duncan Rd., Wilmington, DE 19809
For online condolences visit: www.mccreryandharra.com
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Cate Williams
April 26, 2017
I knew Bob through Troop 99. He was the most gentlemanly man I've ever had the pleasure to meet. His interpretation of Sir Baden Powell is something I will never forget. Go in peace, Bob.
Derek Forsberg
April 26, 2017
Bob's son, Dave, married my sister Bonnie. I remember @ 1980 when a group of us from the Church of the Covenant rode the 100 miles on our bikes down to Cape Henlopen for a retreat. A number of us had 10+ speed racers. Bob made it on a 3-speed bike. I also carpooled with him out to Pittsburgh for a rafting trip on the Youghiogheny River. He told me a few years back that he didn't start working out regularly until he was 60. That was encouraging to me -- there's still hope! A man of faith, joy and peace. Blessings and comfort to the family.
Allen Wat
April 26, 2017
Over the years I have come to know many great scouters. Mr. Meader has always been a scout and role model that is the gold standard. His strong leadership, unwavering patience, and eternal guidance helped me to be a better person, to do more to make a difference in the community, and to ultimately try to follow in his footsteps. As I reflect on the short span of time in which I had the opportunity to learn from him, I take solace in knowing that there are many, many more people like myself that had the fortune of spending time with Mr. Meader and can appreciate all the great gifts he brought to our world.
"May the Great Master of all Scouts be with you till we meet again"
diane ezell
April 21, 2017
Mr Meader was a man above all Men!! His Godly character shone through everything he did and said. His passion was for his God, wife, children, family and Boy Scouts and Special Olympics.
He was the Superman Hero in everything he did or attempted to do. His laughter was contagious and joyful at all times! It was the only way he knew to be. The Lord Jesus was his constant strength, guidance and Master.
My/ our life was greatly enriched because I/we had the blessing, honor and privilege to know him, worship with him, and spend time in sweet fellowship with him.
Mr Meader - a God Honoring Man to the end!!!
Love to the Family, Diane & Pastor Jimmy Ezell
Mike Protack
April 18, 2017
Bob was the epitome of Boy Scouting, he was caring, professional and dedicated. Never one to raise his voice or pre-judge a person or event but always there with a helping hand or sound wisdom.
Alan Mann
April 18, 2017
Mr. Meader helped me achieve my goal of becoming an Eagle Scout. I was in a troubled troop, and he helped me find a good unit in the Brandywine District in 1970. He had a talent for listening and mentoring. I have never forgotten his kindness and support. He was a fine example of a professional Scouter.
Leslie Claunch
April 18, 2017
His sense of humour, his gentle spirit and the fun we had at CFO.
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