Robert Lee Mejer – Hansen-Spear
Well known Quincy artist and distinguished professor at Quincy University, Robert Lee Mejer, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025 in Quincy, Illinois.
Robert was born November 8, 1944, in South Bend, Indiana, the son of Vincent Frank and Marion Elaine Jewett Mejer. He was a graduate of St. Joseph High School in South Bend. He went on to attain a bachelor’s degree from Ball State University in Muncie, IN, and finally his master’s degree from Miami University in Oxford, OH.
Robert was a distinguished professor of art at Quincy University for 57 years. He was also a signature charter member of the National Watercolor Society, a distinguished master of the Transparent Watercolor Society of North America, and a master fellowship member of the International Society of Experimental Artists. Robert founded and served as curator of the Gray Gallery, inside the Brenner Library at Quincy University. His work has been shown in over 65 solo exhibitions and accepted for over 500 juried exhibitions. He was also selected by the Watercolor USA Honor Society as the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Robert’s life revolved around his art but, when he had time, he enjoyed playing tennis at Quincy Racquet Club.
Survivors include a brother, Vince M. (Fran) Mejer of Lincoln, NE; his significant other, Sue Archambo of Quincy; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Robert was preceded in death by: his parents, Vincent Frank Mejer and Marion Elaine Mejer; a son, Jason Dillard Mejer; and a sister, Barbara K. Velleman.
Per his wishes, Roberts services will be private, with burial at Greenmount Cemetery with Fr. John Doctor officiating.
The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Quincy University (for the Robert Lee & Jason Dillard Mejer Visual Arts Award Scholarship), or to the Quincy Art Center (for children’s education in visual arts). Memorial Donations may be made online at https://memorials.hansenspear.com
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Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
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