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ROBERT MAYER
LIMA — Robert W. Mayer, age 83 long time commissioner of Allen County went home to be with the Lord at 9:28 a.m., Monday, May 16, 2016, at his home near Lima. He was born in Shawnee Township November 6, 1932 to the late William D. and Mary Elizabeth Loyer Mayer. On November 25, 1956 he married Barbara Reichenbach and she survives.
He was a Shawnee High School graduate, a US Army Veteran, and Shawnee Township Trustee for 7 years. Bob had many interests. He had been a lifelong farmer, volunteer fireman, and a private pilot. Bob was elected Allen County Commissioner in 1980 and served for 20 years. He served on many boards relative to county government. He had an instrumental part in the construction of the Allen County Justice Center, the Third Court of Appeals Building and the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center, Civic Center expansion as well as downtown parking garage and the downtown Wyngate Hotel, Emergency Management Agency and Allen County 911 system. He was a supporter of the Johnny Appleseed Park District expansion. He was a member of the Allen County Farm Bureau, Allen County Museum, a life member of the American Legion Post # 96, and attended Grace Community Church, Lima.
Survivors include 5 children; daughters Susan (David) Jodry of Peru, IN and Linda (Charles) Lawson of Powell, OH; sons - Kevin (Connie), Mark (Kim) of Lima and Neal (Amanda) of Grove City, OH. Bob had 17 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister - Helen (David) Diedrick of Tucson, AZ; a brother-in-law - Roy Reichenbach of VA; a sister-in-law Carrol Reichenbach of Bluffton, OH; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by a sister Margery Hammond and her husband John Hammond and a brother-in-law Robert Reichenbach.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 - 4:00 and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 19, 2016 at Grace Community Church, 4359 Allentown Road, Lima; and one hour prior to services Friday at the church.
Funeral services will begin 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 20, 2016 at Grace Community Church, Lima. Rev. John Heyward will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Matthew Cemetery, near Cridersville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Samaritan's Purse at samaritanspurse.org or P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607 in honor of Robert W. Mayer.
Condolences may be shared at www.BayliffAndSon.com
Arrangements are being handled by Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Mayer
Suzanne McGue
May 25, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Marla Shepherd Koentop
May 21, 2016
Barbara, Susan, Linda, Kevin, Mark, and Neal & family -
I send my most heartfelt condolences. Bob will live on in the love and memories you have. I have many childhood memories of his gentleness and contagious smile. God's peace to you all.
Tom Roney
May 20, 2016
So sorry to hear of Bobs passing. I have known him since I was a little boy. ( I think I may have even attended his wedding.) He was always so nice to my father. (Wayne Roney) We lived on Beeler Road and Bob often drove by, stopped in and would visit with my dad. They mostly talked baseball and airplanes but it was so nice of him to spend time. Bob is a true gentleman in every sense of the word. I'm honored to have known him.
Chuck and Terry (Deafendeffin) Jones
May 19, 2016
Barbara and family, Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Marcel Wagner
May 19, 2016
I met Bob when I worked at the Allen Economic Development Group. He was such a wise and supporting leader in our community. I looked up to him and respected his guidance and help. He will be missed. Marcel Wagner
Audrey Myers
May 18, 2016
So sorry but I will not get to attend as I have been hospitalized several times lately. I can remember riding on the Shawnee School bus and he was in first grade with the bluest eyes i have ever seen on a child. Long time neighbors and friends. Prayers for you all. Audrey Myers
May 18, 2016
May the God of comfort bring the family peace.
Jeremy Rufener
May 18, 2016
Great man who honored Christ and loved his family.
Kent Kahn
May 18, 2016
I was a news reporter in the early and mid 1980s when Bob was an Allen County Commissioner. He was a great person to work with, he treated me fairly and was always accessible. When I would see Commissioner Mayer we talked about those "fun" times. He was always friendly and caring. I have great respect for the Commissioner. He did his best to improve Allen County. I am quite sad to learn about his passing, but pleased I had the opportunity to know Commissioner Bob Mayer.
Mike and Martha Gross
May 18, 2016
Dear family Bob was a awesome man,he treated everyone the way he wanted.Being on the Hume fire Dept. with him was a good time we had together,and being neighbors for over 40 years men alot to my family.He will be missed by all that knew him and most of all by the friends he had made thru out his life.
Martha and i will try our best to see at the church that day,I have a Dr.s apt. at Cleveland Clinic that day late afternoon. So if we dont make it back in time. Please know we will be Praying for you and your family that God will ease your pain. God Bless all of you...Mike & Martha
Richard and Helen Holiday
May 18, 2016
Pastor Dave and Susan,
Our prayers are with you during this difficult time - I know you are so thankful for the assurance of knowing he was a believer and is now with his Lord.
Steve Kayatin
May 18, 2016
Barb and Family
I am very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Bob was truly an inspiration and mentor to me. I learned a great deal from Bob about how to treat the public fairly, and how to to be a good listener and always try to understand the other side of an issue. Bob was a professional in every sense. I always had the utmost respect for Bob while I worked for him. He will be truly missed. The community has lost a great leader and a great person.
Steve
Robin Hendley
May 18, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Bob was truly a fine example of what leadership is all about. I am grateful to have had the honor of working with him.
Fran and Tom Engle
May 17, 2016
To Barb and Family,
Just learned of Bob's passing while flying home from Seattle. So sorry to hear this. He was a great man and fellow brother in Christ. May God comfort all of you.
Fran and Tom Engle
Shirlee Boss-Patterson
May 17, 2016
Barb and Family, I am so Sorry to hear of Bob's passing! He was a Special Man, who was nice to everyone! I worked at the Courthhouse, with Bob, and he was always a true example of Christ! Everyone loved him!
Bob and Terri Neil
May 17, 2016
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Harold Henderson
May 17, 2016
I remember Bob when we were all a part of St Matthews Lutheran Church It has been many years since I have seen him or any of the Mayer family. May God bless the famiily and friends.
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