Robert E. Meeker Jr.

Robert E. Meeker Jr., age 75, passed away on September 10, 2026. Bob was born and died at The Toledo Hospital, in Toledo, Ohio. He was preceded in death by parents, Robert Edward & Patricia (Durling) Meeker, Sr.; brother, Randy Meeker; and cousin, Jim Meeker, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Penny Meeker; children, Anna Collins (Scott) and Sage Meeker; granddaughter, Ellie; former wife, Janice Moore. He is also survived by his siblings, Matthew Meeker (Ginny), Marcia Meeker, Mary Ensman (Tom); stepchildren, Zoe Gardziola (Mariah), Keenan and Connor Tullis; step-grandchildren, Wren and August; cousins, Tod Felhaber, Taryl Stander, Michelle Moree Meeker, David Durling, Lark Schroeder and their families; nieces and nephews, Beth Meeker, Nick Meeker, Jen Bradley (Steve), Erik Meeker (Mary Katherine), Julia Meeker, Andrew Gill, Justin Gill and their families. Beyond the incredible network of family and friends that he leaves behind, Bob was an active leader in the Toledo community, and also in Hartford, Connecticut. At one time he was a contributing member of seven boards, including The Arts Commission of Greater Toledo for 25 years, the Red Cross, Anne Grady, the Libbey House Foundation, and many others. Bob was a long-time member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, and later Trinity Episcopal Church. He served on Vestries, Stewardship Committees, Finance Committees, and even nurseries or food lines. A highlight of his service and joy was participating in the bishop’s bike ride across the state. Following in his father’s footsteps - Bob spent his career in the financial industry, providing financial assistance, managing, mentoring, providing extensive training nationally and internationally for Connecticut Mutual. Despite his many accolades, he remained humble and driven by a heart for service. At age 62, Bob began working at Edward Jones, his “retirement job”, returning to his first passion in the financial industry, helping individuals one-on-one. Even so, he built that practice into the thriving office that it is today. Throughout his life, relationships were his top priority, so clients were rarely just clients, but became trusted friends. Wherever his adventures, travels, and life took him, he had a joke or a kind word. His friends and family hope that all who were touched by his life will remember all that he did, and endeavor to “be like Bob.” Friends and family are invited to visit on Monday, September 14, 2026, from 3:00pm – 7:00pm at Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 W. Sylvania. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 11:00am at Trinity Episcopal Church, 316 Adams St. with a luncheon to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Toledo School for the Arts, Food for Thought, or Trinity Episcopal Church.

Robert E. Meeker Jr.

October 16, 1950 - September 10, 2026