Robert E. Mercer age 87 of Troy, passed away May 19, 2016 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. He was born December 3, 1928 in Newcomerstown, OH to the late Arthur and Helen (Peters) Mercer.

Robert is survived by his wife Barbara Ann (Jackson) Mercer, whom he married on May 19,1948; 3 sons and daughters-in-law Thomas and Anne Mercer of Troy, Timothy and LaRayne Mercer of Troy, and Ted and Carla Mercer of Troy; 5 grandchildren: Troy (Mallory) Mercer, Emily (Ryan) Campbell, Megan (Jonathan) Pyatskowit, Tyson (Jasma) Mercer and Jennifer (Brian) Gallahue; 10 great-grandchildren; and sister and brother-in-law Mary Ellen and Roger Sawyer of Littleton, CO. Sister Doris Jean Russell preceded him in death.

He was a 1946 graduate of Troy High School and retired as a manager for NCR in Dayton after 44 years of service. Robert was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Troy.

A funeral service will be held 11AM Monday, May 23, 2016 at Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home, Troy with Deacon Michael Knight officiating. Visitation will be 9:30AM-11AM prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment in Riverside Cemetery, Troy.

Contributions in his memory may be made to Hospice of Miami County PO Box 502 Troy, OH 45373.