Robert R. Weimer, 94, LaFontaine, passed away at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 13, 2011 at Autumn Ridge Health Care Center in Wabash, Indiana. He was born to the late Charles Z. and Dorothy (Steinman) Weimer on July 9, 1916 in Treaty, Indiana.

He married Francis Howard in 1935, she passed away in February of 1990. He was a tool maker for Weimer Tool Machine in LaFontaine, Indiana. He was an avid fiddle collector and restorer. He loved his family.

He is survived by five sons, James Weimer of Peru, Michael Weimer (Kathy) of Clovis, California, Edwin Weimer of Red Bridge, Steve Weimer (Ann) of Sorrento, Maine, and Tom Weimer of Flippin, Arkansas; 15 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Robert L. Weimer and Phillip J. Weimer, grandson, Jeff A. Weimer, three brothers and a sister; along with his parents and wife.

Service will be 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 19, 2011 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940. Officiating the services will be Pastor Doug Oakes. Burial will follow in the Grant Memorial Park in Marion, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at the funeral home. Preferred memorial are to American Heart Association, Wabash County Cancer Society or Donor's Choice in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com .