Robert Armer

Robert D. “Bob” Armer, age 63, was promoted to glory Saturday, November 2, 2024, surrounded by his family. Bob was born February 26, 1961, to the late Barbara (Kean) Armer and R.D. Armer.

On March 18, 1994, Bob married Sherrie Kay (Knight) Armer and she passed away on January 5, 2011. Bob was a roofer by trade his entire life. He enjoyed four wheeling, fishing, building, and spending time with his wife, girls, and grandchildren. In earlier days you would often find him crafting carousel horses, building a multitude of things, on his CB radio known as daddy mule, or helping friends and family. His greatest joy was always his wife, daughters, and grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. 

In addition to his beloved wife and parents, Bob was preceded in death by his brothers, Edward and Arthur Armer and sister, Patricia Sellers.

Bob is survived by his daughters, Rose Armer, Rita Sparks, Danielle Knight and Nickey Green; grandchildren, Emily Baugh, Nadalie Baugh, Shane Lee Ledbetter Jr., Braden Sparks, Karissa Brown, Eli Armer, Dominic Clayton, Valorie Clayton, Jayden Clayton, Harley Clayton, Kyla Green, Keegan Green and by his own words, Drayton Orasco; siblings, Rose and Bob Fischer Mull, Trena Elders and Carol and Doug Ashcroft, along with many niece's, nephew's and friend's that became his family.

In celebration of his life, a visitation will be held at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City on Friday, November 8, 2024, from 5 p.m. until time of a memorial service at 7 p.m. with Major Amos Shiels officiating. Memorials may be made to the family and may be accepted at the funeral chapel. www.irwinchapel.com