Private family graveside services for Robert D. "Bob" Meyer age 93 of Orchard will be held at a later date at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery in rural Royal.   Per Bob's wishes no public services will be held.  Bob passed away May 5, 2024 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill is in charge of the arrangements.

Robert D. "Bob" Meyer, "The Warden" was born December 15, 1930 in Orchard, Nebraska to Theodore and Carrie (Noring) Meyer.  Bob was the youngest of three children and was raised in rural Orchard with his two siblings, James and Arlene.  He attended school in Orchard and graduated from Orchard High School with the class of 1948.

Following high school, Bob enlisted in the US Army where he served his country from 1949 to 1952.  He served during the Korean war and held the title of Private S 1.  He was Honorably Discharged in 1952.

On December 23, 1950, Bob married the love of his life, Laurel Jones.  To this union 5 children were born, Michael, William, Richard, Frank, and Judy.

Bob and Laurel raised their children on their farm southwest of Orchard where Bob farmed and sold seed for Curry Seeds.  His sons followed in his footsteps and farmed alongside him for several years until his "retirement".  Even after he was no longer actively farming, he was always involved in some aspect of the day-to-day operations of the farm whether it be running for parts, helping move equipment, giving rides, mowing the ditches, or lending his advice about farming.  Bob and Laurel loved to drive the country side to check on the crops and enjoy an occasional Coors Light.  He was a master storyteller and enjoyed sharing stories about growing up, his time in the military, and farming with his family and friends.

Bob will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Bob is survived by his sister, Arlene Stevens of Parker, Colorado; grandchildren, Ritchie (Coni) Meyer of Page, Bobbi (Justin) Brandt of O'Neill, Bodie (Denise) Meyer of Orchard, Keelie (Juanita) Meyer of O'Neill; 14 great grandchildren; three great, great grandchildren, and very special great nephew Joe (Kassie) Meyer of Orchard.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, Ted and Carrie Meyer; wife Laurel; brother James; sons Michael, William, Richard, Frank, and daughter Judy.