And on the 8th Day, God made a Farmer… Robert R. Herr, age 87 of Groveport, Ohio, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, February 14, 2013. He was born January 24. 1926, to parents, Russell and Margaret Herr. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joy Herr. Survived by children, Robin (Chuck) Van Pelt, Russ (Susie) Herr, Jean Herr, and Bill (Melanie) Herr; grandchildren, Jason (Colleen) Herr, Jarrod (Shae) Herr, JR (Lauren) Nguyen, Jennifer (Will) Edwards, Jonathan Herr, Hannah Herr and Danny Herr; great grandchildren, Lexi, Maddy, and Tori Herr, Bella Fisher and Elise Edwards. Graduated from Groveport H.S. and owner of The Berwick Nursery and Dairy. Served in the US Army from 1954 to 1956. His greatest enjoyments were his family, working the farm, sunrises and sunsets, the "Blue Danube", and simple drives around the countryside. Family wishes to acknowledge and thank the very special care that was given by Anne Gessells this past year and the many friends and neighbors, including the "Richardson Road Gang", whom he enjoyed over the years. Family will receive friends Sunday, February 17, 2013, from 4-7 pm, at the MYERS-WOODYARD FUNERAL HOME, 587 Main St., Groveport, Ohio, where the funeral will take place on Monday, February 18, 2013, 10:00 am in which family will receive friends one hour prior. Pastor Paul Barnes, Madison Christian Church, officiating. Interment will follow at the Lithopolis Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, if desired. Cemetery Details Lithopolis Cemetery 4365 Cedar Hill Rd NW Canal Winchester, OH 43110 Loading map Previous Events Visitation FEB 17. 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (ET) Myers-Woodyard Funeral Home - Groveport Chapel 587 Main St. Groveport, OH 43125 Loading map Service FEB 18. 10:00 AM (ET) Myers-Woodyard Funeral Home - Groveport Chapel 587 Main St. Groveport, OH 43125 Loading map