Robert John Nemer

Dr. Robert John Nemer (Doc) departed from this life to his eternal home on Monday, May 1, 2017. He was born on May 11, 1934 in Winner, South Dakota, first born son of Frank and Alyce. Dr. Nemer was always driven to excel in athletics and scholastic activities. He served as alter boy and enjoyed and supported the Boy Scouts. He spent his life serving others and providing for his family. He graduated from Kirksville Osteopathic Medical School, Kirksville, Mo. Dr. Nemer practiced from his private practice in Jefferson City from 1961 - 1974 from where he provided services throughout mid Missouri, St Mary's Hospital, Charles Still and Memorial Hospitals. Robert served Jefferson City as Chief Medical Officer for the State Penitentiary and Missouri High Way Patrol Academy from 1964 - 1974. Dr. Nemer, established during 1974 - 1980 three clinics West of Rolla, Mo. for the underserved of Vienna, Dixon and Belle. He also served as a Federal Aviation Examiner for The Western District of Missouri. In 1980 Dr. Nemer and his family moved to Colorado where he built and owned a trauma center near Grand Junction. The family lived on a farm where he enjoyed the outdoors. In 1987 the family moved from Colorado to the Lake of the Ozark for his wife's parents health needs. Dr. Nemer then started to work in the Emergency Rooms of Fort Leonard Wood, St. Louis, Kansas City and Mid Missouri Hospitals. Dr. Nemer and his wife, Beverly, started an ostrich farm near Osage Beach, Mo. in the 90's, and was named Alternative Farm Family of the year by the Missouri Extension Center. In 1999 Dr. Nemer and his wife, Beverly, brought lasers to Columbia Mo. for therapeutic and cosmetic patient care where he provided care until three months ago. Dr. Nemer also served as CLEA Laboratory Director for the Columbia and St. Louis Plasma Biological Services until 2016. Doc loved the outdoors. He travelled far and wide to participate in big game hunting, fishing and water fowling. He also believed in conservation of nature. He loved the arts, classical music, ballet and theater. Dr. Nemer served others with a giving heart and his family will miss him dearly. He was a rock they could rely on. His caring and wisdom cannot be replaced, only the love of God can console them. He was proceeded in death by his parents Frank and Alyce Nemer. He leaves behind his wife, Beverly De Long Nemer; six children: son, Jim; daughters; Terri, Nicole, Brenda, Julia and Rachelle; 13 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter and a brother Russel Nemer. Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 6, 2017, at Grace Episcopal Church, 217 Adams St., Jefferson City, MO 65101. Expression of sympathy may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of the HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street, Jefferson City, MO 65109. (573) 636-3838. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.millardfamilychapels.com