Robert N. Mayer

Robert N. Mayer, 89, of La Crescent MN, died on Monday, June 3, 2019 at the Bethany Riverside Care Center surrounded by family. He was born on October 20, 1929 in La Crosse. Robert married Joanne (Betz) on June 10, 1962 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in La Crosse. After serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, he had a dedicated career with Leithold’s Music for over 40 years.

A beloved brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend; he is survived by his sibling Joe Mayer of Austin, TX, two sons, Matthew (Tanya) of Woodbury, MN and Eric (Carol) of Phoenix, AZ, and four grandchildren, Michael, Kirsten, Jennavive, and Dalia. He was preceded in death by his parents; Sophia (Noel) and Erwin Mayer, and Clarence Dotterwick; wife, Joanne (Betz) Mayer; and his siblings, Erwin Mayer and Henry Mayer.

A gathering for family and friends will be held on Friday, June 7, 2019 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM at the Bethany Riverside Nursing Home Chapel. Burial with military honors will be in the Prospect Hill Cemetery, La Crescent. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Salvation Army. An online guestbook is available at www.schumacher-kish.com . He is and always will be dearly missed.