Robert Junior VanMeter, 90, of Silver Lake, Indiana passed away at 8:20 p.m. on Monday, November 17, 2014 at Wabash County Hospital in Wabash, Indiana. He was born to the late Fred and Helen (Shatto) VanMeter on October 31, 1924 in Jackson Township, Indiana.

Robert served his country in the United States Army Air Force during WWII, he was a gunner on the B Twenty Fives. He married Pat Smith in 1992, she survives. He was an agent for Allstate in Wabash, Indiana for 37 years, he retired after working for George Scheer for 2 years. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Wabash, Indiana.

He is also survived by his sons, Robert VanMeter (Debbie) of Troy, Ohio, Daniel VanMeter of Billings, Montana, Michael VanMeter of Kansas, Tony VanMeter (Karen) of Englewood, Texas; step sons, Alan Weitzel (Monica) of Akron, Indiana, Tim Weitzel of Toledo, Ohio, Eric Weitzel (Patty) of Silver Lake, Indiana, Patrick Weitzel (Kelly) of Andrews, Indiana; daughters, Mrs. William (Vickie) Tackett of Ocala, Florida and Mrs. Bruce (Dana) Harp of Logansport, Indiana; step daughter, Diane Weitzel of Peru, Indiana; brother, Richard VanMeter of Huntington, Indiana; sisters, Betty Wolfe of Fort Wayne, Indiana and Mrs. Rex (Sandy) Baxter of Huntington, Indiana; 20 Grandchildren and several great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Ronnie, 5 brothers and 4 sisters.

Funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2014 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Pastor Dan Boone officiating. Burial will be at a later date at Star of Hope in Huntington County, Indiana. Preferred memorials are directed to Faith Baptist Church, 200 Linwood Lane, Wabash, Indiana 46992.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 1 pm. until 3 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com