Robert J. 'Bob' Meiers

Meiers, Robert J. "Bob" MCFARLAND- Robert J. "Bob" Meiers, age 78, of McFarland, went to be with Jesus, his Lord and Savior, on Friday, May 21, 2010. He was born on Jan. 13, 1932 in Illinois, the son of Homer and Jane (Fisher) Meiers. He married Dorothy Paxton on Jan. 20, 1951 in Red Oak, Ill. Bob was an active member at Door Creek Church, where he was on the committee for seniors and actively volunteered. He enjoyed going to farm shows and auctions, as he was a farmer at heart. In his earlier years, Bob owned and operated Wierman and Meiers Gas for Less on Park Street. He later worked for many years at Breiby Brothers Construction. Bob enjoyed going to his morning and afternoon coffee groups. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; two daughters, Sally Meiers of McFarland, and Cheryl (John) Reimer of Aurora, Ill.; two grandchildren, Brooke and Ashton Reimer; two brothers, Homer (Kay) Meiers of Freeport, Ill., and Roger (Sue) Meiers of Morrison, Ill.; a sister-in-law, Janet Meiers of Sycamore, Ill.; and further by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; step-mother, Mildred; and brothers, Lee and Donald. Funeral services will be held at DOOR CREEK CHURCH, 6602 Dominion Drive, Madison, at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 with the Rev. Cal Steiner presiding. Visitation will be at the church from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 and from 10 a.m. until the time of services on Wednesday. Burial will be at McFarland Cemetery. Those wishing to express their sympathy with a memorial may wish to consider: Dystonia Medical Research Foundation, One East Wacker Drive, Suite 2810, Chicago, Illinois 60601-1905 or Door Creek Church, 6602 Dominion Drive, Madison, Wisconsin 53718. Memorials: Those wishing to express their sympathy with a memorial may wish to consider: Dystonia Medical Research Foundation, One East Wacker Drive, Suite 2810, Chicago, Illinois 60601-1905 or Door Creek Church, 6602 Dominion Drive, Madison, Wisconsin 53718. Cemetery: Burial will be at McFarland Cemetery. Visitation: Visitation will be at the church from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 and from 10 a.m. until the time of services on Wednesday. Service: Funeral services will be held at DOOR CREEK CHURCH, 6602 Dominion Drive, Madison, at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 with the Rev. Cal Steiner presiding.