Robert John Mayer

Escondido - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert J. Mayer (Bob) (known by his family as Butch), 72, of Escondido, CA. Bob died at UCSD La Jolla Medical Center of complications from renal failure on August 27, 2024.

Bob was born at Plymouth Hospital to Robert E. and Beatrice J. (Hameister) Mayer. Bob graduated from South HS in 1970. He went on to study at Mid-Continent University and was a certified aircraft mechanic. He worked at Crownair Aviation of California for 28 years as a Chief Inspector. On September 23, 1989 he married his life partner Cathy Boone of Madison, WI. Bob was also the owner and operator of California Strikeline Pro Shop.

Bob is survived by his wife of almost 35 years Cathy (Boone), sister Lynn (Charles) Rogers of Sheboygan, WI, brother David (Jane) Mayer of Sheboygan, WI, sister-in-law Sue Steinhofer of Mesa, AZ, and Cheryl Shoush of Scottsdale, AZ, foster sister Barbara Althen, godsister Marilyn Melger, nephews Andrew Wagner, David Wagner (fiancée Maritza Allen), Josh (Natalie) Mayer, niece Rachel (Aaron) Ristau, nephew Elijah Mayer (fiancée Marissa Schroeder), goddaughter Christy (Mike) Ludwig and his special pet Tootsie.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Beatrice Mayer, his father and mother-in-law Richard and Patricia Boone, and foster sister Betty Kuhlow.

Bob was a professional bowler, bowling three sanctioned 300 games and earning a prized three diamonded ring. He also loved fishing and deer hunting with family, and restomodding his '65 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442, 'Betty'.

Bob's family would like to thank his many friends that took time to visit him through his long stay in the hospital.

Bob will be remembered as the best at being a BIG brother and will be dearly missed.