Robert H. Mayer
August 29, 1933 ~ August 24, 2015 (age 81) 81 Years OldShare using:
Robert “Bob” H. Mayer died peacefully at home on August 24, 2015, just days before his 82nd birthday. Bob was born in Flint, MI to Robert and Martha Mayer. The family relocated to Grand Rapids. Bob graduated from East Grand Rapids High School with the class of 1951. A 1955 graduate of Michigan State University he was affiliated with R.O.T.C. and Sigma Nu fraternity. He spent the next two years serving as an officer in the U.S. Air Force, stationed in Chaumont, France. Upon return to Grand Rapids, he married Shirley Anne Taylor in 1959. Bob enjoyed a career of over 40 years in sales and management in the aluminum industry, primarily with Kaiser Aluminum in the Detroit area. Making their home in Birmingham, MI, they raised their three children Martha, Rob and John. Bob is survived by Shirley, his wife of 56 years, daughter Martha (Richard) Walsh, sons Robert III (Bridget) Mayer and John (Kimberly) Mayer, seven grandchildren, sisters Janet (Randall) Peacock and Julie (Gamal) Elashhab. A memorial service will be held on Friday at 11am at Mayflower Congregational Church. The family will greet friends on Thursday from 4 to 7pm at the Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Arizona Autism United, 5025 E. Washington St., Suite 212, Phoenix, AZ 85034.
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