Robert Meyer, 90, of Miller

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MILLER — Robert Meyer, 90, of Miller, passed away Monday, July 30, 2018, at his home.
Funeral Mass with military honors will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 3, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Miller. Burial will follow in St. Placidus Cemetery at Duncan. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday with a 7 p.m. prayer service, all at the church.
Robert J.O. was born March 25, 1928, at home in Jerauld County to John O. and Jessie (Bach) Meyer. He enlisted in the Army in 1952, and was a paratrooper. He was promoted to Cpl. and Cpl. Meyer’s platoon, Co. F 504 Air, was set to deploy to Korea when peace was declared.
He was united in marriage to Joyce Yost October 24, 1959. He worked as a farmer and in bridge construction, helping to pour and finish Big Bend Dam. He then worked as a carpenter, a black smith and a custodian. He was also a Foster Grandparent at Hand and a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, the VFW, the Knights of Columbus and was an avid fisherman.
He is survived by his wife; his children, Debbie (Hart) Boucher of Las Cruces, N.M., John (Dori) Meyer of Portland, Texas, Ted (Annette) Meyer of New Agusta, Miss., Paul Meyer, and Jill (Charlie) Wiant both of Miller; 13 grandchildren; and eight great- grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers; and one sister.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Robert’s arrangements.  
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