Ernest Robert “Bob” Meier ’59 died March 30, 2008, at his home in Albany, Ga. He was born in New York City and moved to Fort Pierce in 1953, recently returning to Albany. He owned and operated Fort Pierce Great Valu. He served in the Army. He was a member of the Lions Club, Elks Club, and the American Legion. He graduated from Florida State University. Survivors include his daughter, Sandra Meier; son, Ernest Meier; mother, Elsie Meier; brother, Ronald Meier; and sister, Elsa Jerdeman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Dawn Nelson Meier.