Robert L. "Bob" Meyers

Robert L. “Bob” Meyers

Age 77, of Channahon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at home with his loving family by his side.

Born January 27, 1949, in Joliet, Bob was the son of Laverne and Anne (née Papcik) Meyers.

He attended Plainfield High School (Class of 1967) and married Susan I. Hervert on May 24, 1969, in St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, Romeoville.

He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps (1969-1971).

Bob was employed as a chemical operator for BP Chemical Corporation from 1979 through 2004.

Bob was a proud volunteer firefighter for the Channahon and Troy districts for many years and served as a trustee for the Channahon Fire Protection District. He was also a longtime member of St. Ann Catholic Church and served as an usher at the 4:00 p.m. Saturday mass.

Bob was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #12863 and also a 4th degree member.

In his free time, Bob enjoyed building and flying model airplanes and was a longtime member of the Grundy Area Aeronautics.

His two grandsons were the light of his life. He will be truly missed by his entire family.

Survivors include his loving wife of 57 years, Sue Meyers; devoted children, Christine A. Meyers-Grimmenga and Timothy R. (Riane O’Donnell – fiancé) Meyers, Sr; cherished grandsons, Maxwell R. Prazak and Timothy R. Meyers, Jr; faithful sister, Carol “Jeanie” (Robert) Pelton; brothers-in-law, Robert Hervert, John Hervert and Thomas Hervert; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Ann (the late Jack) Kostelz; and son-in-law, John R. Grimmenga.

The family would like to thank the staff of Lightways Hospice for their compassionate care of Bob during his recent illness.

A Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at St. Ann Catholic Church – 24500 S. Navajo Drive – Channahon, IL, from 9:00 a.m. until the time for Mass of Christian burial at 10:00 a.m., Fr, Dan Thorson officiating.

Bob will be laid to rest following a private committal service and United States Marine Corp honors at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL.

In lieu of flowers, preferred memorials may be made in Bob’s memory to Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431 – Lightways.org or NAMI Will Grundy – Nami.org.

Relatives and friends are encouraged to sign the online guest book by logging onto: www.PleseFuneralservices.com.

Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the genuine care and direction of Kenneth A. Plese, in Joliet, IL 815-735-2125.