Robert E. Mercer

Boonville- Robert E. Mercer, 72, of Boonville and Largo, FL., passed away, Tuesday, December 8, 2015, in Florida, after a long illness. He was born on September 6, 1943, in Carthage, NY, a son of the late Earl R. and Gladys (Biccum) Mercer. On April 15, 1968, he married Elizabeth (Betsy) Kowalik, at St. Joseph's Church, Boonville. Mr. Mercer was a partner in Mercer's Dairy, Inc. of Boonville, for over 30 years, before it was sold in 2002. Bob and his family resided in Boonville; after retiring he spent winters in Florida. Robert was an avid snowmobile rider and raced in several snowmobile races in the Eastern United States, where he won numerous trophies. He enjoyed fishing and made several fishing trips to Canada. Robert had restored a couple of classic cars that he greatly enjoyed driving. Mr. Mercer was a member of Ballston Spa Elks Lodge # 2619. His survivors include his wife of 47 years, Betsy, his son, Timothy and his wife, Sandra Mercer and their children, Adam and Sarah, all of Boonville, his daughter Michelle Crawmer and her children, Jacob and Andrew, all of Clifton Park, NY, his brother James C. and his wife, Linda Mercer, Brantingham, his sisters, Mary and her husband, Robert Wetmore, Largo, FL, Ruth and her husband, Robert Martin, Largo FL, Jane and her husband, Steven Strickland, Seminole, FL, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. His Funeral will be Monday at 11:00 A.M. at Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. 143 Schuyler St. Boonville, with interment to follow in Boonville Cemetery. Calling hours are Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Boonville Fire Company Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 164, Boonville, NY 13309, or to Moffitt Cancer Center, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612.