Robert Billmeier

A celebration of life service for Robert Lee Billmeier (“Bob”) was held Jan. 19 at the Hastings Funeral Home in Jefferson, with visitation prior to the service.

Bob’s family and friends provided words of comfort.

Honorary casket bearers were James, Laura, Jacob, Kaylee and Steven.

Recorded music was “In Color,” “Three Wooden Crosses,” “Daddy’s Hands” and “Even Though I’m Leaving.” 

Following the service was a luncheon in the Hastings Funeral Home lounge.

Private interment will take place at a later date in the Jefferson Cemetery.

Robert was born in Carroll on Oct. 20, 1943, to Steve Billmeier and Ione Werner Billmeier. He died on Jan. 11 at Regency Park in Jefferson.

Robert was one of six children and lived several places in his lifetime, including Waukee, where he married his lifelong sweetheart, Sue Fagan, in 1968. They moved to Jefferson in 1976, and this is where their two sons, Ronnie and Tony, were born and raised. 

During Robert’s working years in Jefferson, he worked at Harrison Ford, Ideal Manufacturing and Chicago Rivet. 

Robert knew no strangers. He visited with everyone he came in contact with, and “always” thanked a veteran for their service.

Robert loved to be outside. He loved to do yard work, gardening and taking walks, especially with his little dog, Molly. He enjoyed watching NASCAR races and Western movies, as well as putting together model cars. He had a room full of them at one time.

He cherished spending time with his family and friends.  

Robert is survived by his children: Ronnie (Coreen), of Logan, and Tony (Sherri), of Missouri Valley; five grandchildren: James, Laura, Jacob, Kaylee and Steven; one great-granddaughter: Jaya Rose; two brothers: Leo (Donna) Billmeier and Marvin (Jannelle) Cox; four sisters: Gloria (Ken) Swanson, of Tuscon, Ariz.; Cindy Cox, of Esterville; Beverly (Sheldon) Bartruff, of Eustis, Neb.; and Linda (Steve) Dirkx, of Kentucky; and a sister-in-law: Sandy Ford, of Jefferson; and many nieces, nephews and friends. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, their twin children, his wife, several brothers- and sisters-in-law and step-granddaughter Elizabeth.

Memorials in Bob’s name may be sent to Hastings Funeral Home, 403 N. Elm St., P.O. Box 253, Jefferson, IA 50129.

Contact Us

Jefferson Bee & Herald
Address: 200 N. Wilson St.
Jefferson, IA 50129

Phone:(515) 386-4161