Robert Gene Mefferd, 87, of Van Wert, Ohio passed away Wednesday morning, May 20, 2026 at The Van Wert Manor.

He was born on March 28, 1939 in Convoy, Ohio to William Frank and Bertha (Adams) Mefferd. Robert married Eunice Rafert on December 16, 1961.

Bob grew up on a farm in Convoy, Ohio. He graduated from Crestview High School in 1957. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1958, serving as a dental technician in Nebraska and Goose Bay Labrador, attaining the rank of Airman First Class before returning to the family farm in 1966.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Bertha (Adams) Mefferd, his sister, Diana (Mefferd) Rogers, and his in-laws, Wilfred and Johanna (Kohlmeier Rafert) Buuck.

He is survived by his wife, Eunice Mefferd of Van Wert, Ohio; son Mark (Melissa) Mefferd; son David (Tina) Mefferd; daughter Amy (Bob) Gingerich; daughter Christine (Tom) Struckmeyer; 15 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00pm on Saturday, May 30 at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Family and friends will be received from 10:00am to 12:00pm prior to the service.

Preferred memorials are to CHP Home Care and Hospice, Redeemer Lutheran Church, or Donor’s Choice.

Arrangements are by Cowan & Son Funeral Home of Van Wert.