ROBERT LEE MEYER  

April 07, 2020

Mr. Robert Lee Meyer, 85, of Canton, MO diedFriday, April 3, 2020 in the Lewis County Nursing Home in Canton.

He was born May 28, 1934 in Jacksonville, IL a son of Charles L. and Ruth L. Harris Meyer. He married Betty J. Fishback Lowe on December 13, 1961 in Canton, MO. She passed away on January 19, 2017.

Bob attended Culver-Stockton College and the University of Missouri. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1955 and served as an electronics technician. Upon returning home he was employed by KHQA as an engineer for more than 40 years. He was a member of the First Baptist and the Fraternal order of Eagles Aerie #1800 both of Canton and was a former member of several bowling leagues in Canton. He and his wife were Shaklee Supervisors for more than 40 years receiving many honors and awards during that period. He enjoyed playing golf, dancing, playing cards and following the Rising Sons musical group.
Survivors include his children, Mike Lowe of La Grange, MO, Marcia (Jerry) Job of LaGrange, KY and Debby (Roger) Hetzler of Canton; grandchildren, Heidi (Darrin) Kline of Quincy, IL, Michelle (Charles) King of Canton, Pam (Buford) Smith of La Grange, KY, Brent (Shelly) Job of La Grange, KY, Tiffany (Don) Black of Stafford, VA, Trent Lowe and girlfriend Kristy Hawkins of Canton, Jacob Hetzler of Canton; great grandchildren, Alec and Reese Kline of Quincy, Lissa King of La Grange and Kaylie King of Canton, Jesse and Kirsten Smith of La Grange, KY, Madison Job of La Grange, KY and Cody and Aiden Black of Stafford, VA, Chelsi Hall and her son Kingstin of Dubuque, IA, Shelbi Hall and her children Brodi, Brogin and Brohnin all of Canton and extended great grandchildren Brianna Paulsen, Alainah Hawkins both of Canton; his brothers and sisters, Bill (Pat) Meyer of Quincy, IL, Ruth (Wendell) Brown of Drummond, TN, Judy (Jim) Schonoff of Quincy, IL, Ron (Mary) Meyer of Keokuk, IA, Pat (Suresh) Ribble of Fairfield, IA, Ken (Dorothy) Meyer of New Castle, CO, also several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, grandparents, daughter in law Cheryl Lowe, granddaughters Melissa Lowe and Dawn Job and great granddaughter Karlie King.

Due to the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic a private family graveside service will be held in Forest Grove Cemetery in Canton, MO. Pallbearers: Trent Lowe, Jacob Hetzler, Roger Hetzler, Lissa King, Reese Kline, Darrin Kline.
The family would like to thank you for your prayers and support during this difficult time. Please visit www.davis-fh.com to send a condolence or sign the guestbook.

The family suggests memorials be made to the Great River Honor Flight.