Robert W. Thatcher 81, of Elyria passed away at The Abbewood on Monday November 25, 2013 following a short illness. He was born March 15, 1932 in Elyria. Robert was a 1951 Elyria High School graduate. He served in the U.S. Navy. Robert was a tool and die maker and worked for Buckeye Mold and Die, then retired following twenty four years of services with General Motors. He was a 32nd Degree Mason, and enjoyed going to car shows, museums and traveling. Robert loved to flirt with the ladies. Survivors include a daughter; Becky L. Thatcher of Elyria, a son; Barry W. Thatcher. Additional survivors include a grandson; Joseph W. Thatcher of Spokane WA, and a sister; Betty Thomas (Bill) of Oregon. Robert was preceded in death by his first wife; Norma, his second wife; Dolores, his parents; Maurice William and Virginia (nee: Grady) Thatcher, and a step son; Edward. Family will receive friends 4-7 PM Wednesday November 27, 2013 at The Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Services 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at State Rt. 57) Elyria (440)323-4626. Memorial services will be 11:00 AM Saturday November 30, 2013 at Christ Lutheran Church 4501 Clinton Ave. Lorain, Ohio 44052 where the family will also receive friends from 10:30 AM until time of services. Pastor Laurie Miller will officiate. Burial will be private at Ridge Hill Memorial Park in Amherst Twp. Memorial contributions in Robert's memory can be sent to Christ Lutheran Church. Online condolences to the family can be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com Service: 11:00 AM Saturday November 30, 2013 Christ Lutheran Church 4501 Clinton Ave. Lorain, Ohio 44052 Visitation: 4-7 PM Wednesday November 27, 2013 Laubenthal-Mercado funeral Home and Cremation Services 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, Ohio