Robert W. "Bob" Merritt

Robert (Bob) Wesley, Age 75, of White Bear Lake, MN and formerly of Racine, WI. Devoted and loving husband of Patricia (Pat) Merritt. Passed away peacefully, 3/4/15 in St Paul, MN at Our Lady of Peace Hospice. Preceded in death by his parents (Howard and Helen Merritt), his brothers (Howard Jr., and James) and daughter (Denise). Bob is survived by his loving wife Patricia of 55 years, brothers Claude and Ronald and sister Florence, children Bill (Sharon), Susan (Jim Speidel) and Kathy (Kevin Starr), 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Bob was a long time parent member of the Racine Kilties and Kiltie Kadet Drum Corps and worked at Service International Business Forms in Racine for over 25 years. In his later years he had great joy from seeing and playing with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. One of his greatest passions was being a Green Bay Packers fan, attending Super Bowl I and II. He will always bleed green and gold. A viewing is scheduled at Maresh-Meredith and Acklam Funeral Home at 803 Main St. Racine, Wisconsin on March 11th from 5PM to 7PM. It will be followed by a private burial at Graceland Cemetery on March 12th. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested for Our Lady of Peace Hospice Care at 2076 St. Anthony Blvd. Saint Paul, MN 55104, Courage Center in Stillwater, MN or Regions Hospital of St. Paul Cancer Center.