Robert Lawrence Meader

Robert Lawrence Meader, 91, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away at Linn Manor Care Center, on Sunday, April 19, 2020. He was born on August 29, 1928, in Strawberry Point, Iowa, the son of Harry Meader and Eunice (Christopher) Meader.  Robert was raised and educated in the Strawberry Point and Delhi area and attended Delhi High School.  Robert served honorably as a medic with the United States Army during the Korean conflict.

Robert was united in marriage to Ila Mae Meader on February 18, 1961. Together they lived in Manchester, Central City, and Cedar Rapids where Robert retired from the ad department of the Cedar Rapids Gazette. Robert and Ila owned and operated a Health Food Store, dry cleaners and a furniture store.  Robert lived with his daughter in LaCrosse for four years before moving back to Cedar Rapids in 2019.

He was a man who loved Jesus with a passion and wanted everyone he met to have the same hope.  Robert loved people to such an incredible degree and was always there for you when you needed him.  Our family is very much looking forward to seeing him and mom again because of what Jesus did for us all on the cross. He also enjoyed spending his time fishing along with spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include six children, Sandy (Mike) Bruce of LaCrosse, Wisconsin, Jeannie Blettner of Marshall, Wisconsin; James (Luba) Meader of Cedar Rapids, Cheryle Meader of Manchester, Vincent Meader of Springville, Lee (Luanne) Meader of Marion; 14 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ila Meader; a son, Stuart C. Meader; a grandson, Clint Meader; a great-granddaughter, Ariana Meader; a sister, Ethel Smith; four brothers, Levi Meader, Bill Meader, Edwin Meader and Marvin Meader.

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