Robert J. Bayer III, 73, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Bob was born on May 19, 1949, in San Diego, California, to Robert Bayer, Jr., and Gertrude (Carduck) Bayer, both of whom preceded him in death.
Bob proudly served our country in the United States Navy. He worked as a Quality Engineer in the automotive industry.
On October 26, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada, after having been together for 29 years, Bob was united in marriage to Tina (Peterson) Bayer, who survives.
In addition to his loving wife, Bob is survived by his sons, Rob Bayer of Owosso, Michigan; Richard (Jamie) Bayer of Bluffton, South Carolina; and Derek (Nicole) Bayer of Pahrump, Nevada; his eight grandchildren, Faye, RJ, Hayden, Shaylyn, Derek, Gillian, Kyler and Gage; his sisters, Mary Krzos of Venice, Florida, and Elizabeth Bayer of Jackson, Michigan; and his brother, Jeff (Cathy) Bayer of Bluffton, South Carolina.
No services will be held at this time. A celebration of life will be planned in the spring of 2023. Palmer Funeral Homes – Hickey Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
Contributions to assist with funeral expenses may be made to Palmer Funeral Homes, ATTN: Robert Bayer family, 17131 Cleveland Road, South Bend, IN 46635, or pay online via www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.
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