Robert J. Palmeter

Robert J. Palmeter

Robert Palmeter Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 24, 2008.
Robert J. Palmeter, 56, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2008. Born in Biloxi, MS, he was employed with Bunge North America for 35 years. Bob enjoyed bowling, fishing, golfing and the blues. Survivors include his wife and partner of 22 years, Terri (Meyer) Palmeter of Fort Wayne; siblings, Vicky Burgette of Ocala, FL, Brenda Palmeter-Ziko of Westfield, IN, Cynthia Grider of Indianapolis, IN, Barry "Chip" Palmeter of Fort Wayne. He is preceded in death by father, Robert Joseph Palmeter, mother, Thelma May Robison, stepfather, Roy "Pete" Robison.. A private celebration of Bob's life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Rd. Memorials to American Cancer Society or Hospice Home.

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