ROBERT R. MENGERT STAUNTON, VA Robert Raymond Mengert, 83, widower of Ruth Marion (Lawrence) Mengert, of Staunton, died Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at Augusta Health. He was born September 4, 1931, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Harold Austin and Florence (Alt) Mengert. Mr. Mengert was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was involved in retail his whole life. He recently retired as a greeter at Wal-Mart. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. Robert was a huge UVA fan and loved photography. Family members include two sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie and Wanda Mengert of Milford and Kenny and Renee Mengert of Sinks Grove, WV; a daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Jeffrey Strickler of West Augusta; five grandchildren, Julie Oakey, Heather Mengert, Robbie Mengert, Andrea Howdyshell, and Michael Strickler; step-grandchildren, Alexa Carter and Kristi Waddell; great grandchildren, Benjamin Oakey, Walynn and Presley Taylor, and Legend Mengert; and a step-great grandson, Tanner Preston. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, December 19, 2014 in Thornrose Cemetery by Pastor Denny Sites. The family will receive friends from 12 Noon until 2 p.m. Friday in the Henry Funeral Home.