Robert 'Bobby' Mey

Robert "Bobby" Eugene Mey, Jr, 55, of Vermilion, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph after a long battle with cancer. Robert was born March 23, 1959 in Ashland, OH, to Robert E. Sr. and Patricia I. (nee Rogers) Mey. Robert was a life long resident of Vermilion and a graduate of Vermilion High School. Bob was a beloved brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. Robert and his cherished wife Lori A. (nee Harrison) were married for 35 years. Together they raised 3 children. Robert M. Mey of Vermilion, Rachel L. Mey of Vermilion, and Christopher (Kim) Mey of Vickery, OH. He was a fun-loving grandfather of 6, Matthew, Jasmine, Hunter, Addison, Makayla, and Miranda. He was big brother to Mark (Connie) Mey of Broken Arrow, OK, Pam (Del) Sergent of Vermilion, Jeff (Lynn) Mey of Newark, DE, and Jennifer (Kevin) Smith of Vermilion, along with many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews who loved him dearly. Robert is now reunited with his maternal grandparents, Charles and Teresa (nee Siegler) Rogers and paternal grandparents, John and Martha (nee Kellat) Mey. Bob was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Vermilion. He worked at Ford Motor Co. for 22 years in quality control in the paint department, retiring in 2014. While there he met many lifelong friends and loved being involved in Operation Christmas Joy. His other activities involved golfing, fishing, boating, and assembling model ships. He was involved in repainting the Vermilion Light House and volunteering time at the Maritime Museum. He spent much of his time with family, his friends, and pets. There was not a project that Bob was afraid to tackle. He was a phone call away for anyone who needed anything. Bob was a master of "Paying It Forward" and continued to do so throughout his life. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 3, 2014, from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm & Saturday, October 4, 2014 from 10:00 am until the time of the service at 11 am at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street Vermilion OH. The Reverend Richard J. Leseganich will officiate. Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Vermilion. The family suggests memorial contributions to American Cancer Society Ohio Division Inc. 10501 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44106 or New Life Hospice of St. Joseph 3500 Kolbe Road Lorain, OH 44053. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.