Robert Gerald Myers Sr. age 95 of Newton Falls passed away peacefully into eternal rest on February 6th at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 6, 1924 in Pittsburgh, PA the son of the late Rose E. (Lorenzen) Myers. Rose married William H. Myers in 1925. Growing up in the depression in Carrolltown, Pennsylvania as the eldest of 6 children, Bob learned at an early age the value of money, hard work and providing for family. Bob spent most of his working years as an Electrician, employed 27 years at Rockwell International until it closed in 1977, and then 10 years at Daimler- Chrysler in Twinsburg before retiring in 1987. After his retirement, he bought a dairy farm in Hadley, PA to fulfill his lifelong dream of being a farmer. He returned to Newton Falls in 1995. He was drafted in 1941 and bravely served in the Navy during WWII, on the USS Palmer until it was sunk in battle January 7th, 1945 near Luzon. After returning from the war, he moved to Ravenna, Ohio where he met the love of his life, Elizabeth (Betty) Panek whom he married on November 7th, 1947. They enjoyed 55 years of marriage together until she passed away on Dec. 14, 2002. They moved from Ravenna to Newton Falls when he began working for Rockwell and bought property in Newton Township, using monies he was promised from the Pennsylvania World War II Veteran's Compensation Bureau. Together they built their first home using ammunition boxes he bought from the Arsenal in Ravenna. Ironically, those boxes were used to hold and transport the same shells that armed his ship during the war. As their family grew, he and Betty went on to build the final family home where they raised their 8 children and where he lived at the time of his death. Bob was a member of the Newton Falls United Methodist Church, the Newton Falls VFW Post #3332 and the American Legion Post #236. He loved hunting, farming, and working. He enjoyed spending time with family, and in retirement traveled across the country to visit his children's homes, always looking for projects to help with. Robert is preceded in death by: his parents, his wife: Elizabeth, 1 sister: Hilda Adams, and 2 brothers: William & George Myers. He is survived by: his very good friend and companion Bertha Wagner, 5 daughters: Diane & Paul Kopko of Newton Falls, Denise & Richard Lankford of Mesa, AZ, Rene Myers & Matt Poulin of Framingham, MA, Doreen & Jay Lietzow of Alliance, OH, Rhonda & Rich Porter of Columbus, OH, 3 sons: Dan & Joan Myers of Moyie Springs, ID, Robert & Lynn Myers Jr. of Ivins, UT, Ronald & Debra Myers of Chester, SC, 1 sister: Rosella & Gary Mihalow of Patton, PA, 1 brother: LeRoy & Sandy Myers of St. Petersburg, FL, 16 grandchildren, and 8 great- grandchildren. Bob's life was defined by his resolve to work hard, earn an honest living and provide for his family. Bob conquered numerous challenges over the many years with determination and hard work. And in his final years, approached the challenges of dementia with the same resolve to remain independent and living in the home he built. Sincere gratitude is extended to the special individuals who aided in his care as his dementia progressed, especially his daughters Diane and Doreen, his grandson Dale and his family, Hope, Brooklyn, Braden and Brant and home caregivers Lauren, Angela, Ashley and Tricia, who's care and compassion helped us to honor his wish to stay in his home until the end. Calling hours will be at the Newton Falls United Methodist Church on Monday Feb. 10, 2020 from 11:00am - 1:00pm. Funeral services will immediately follow at 1:00pm with Pastor DeWayne Smith officiating. Robert will be laid to rest beside his wife Elizabeth at Lutheran Cemetery with full military honors performed by the Newton Falls Veterans Honor Guard. Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440. Family and friends may view Robert's obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com In lieu of flowers, contributions in Bob's memory can be made to Alzheimer Foundation of America at https://alzfdn.org/support-us/donate/

Monday, February 10, 2020 1:00 PM

Newton Falls United Methodist Church 336 Ridge Rd. Newton Falls, OH 44444