Robert L. Mercer Jr., age 76, died November 5, 2020. He was a life resident of the Canton/Massillon area, 1963 graduate of Glenwood High School, retired from Republic Steel and served in the Ohio National Guard. He graduated from parachute school on June 10, 1979 as a hobby. Survived by his wife, Margaret "Peggy" Mercer of Canton, daughters, Greta (Mac) Ryan of Alliance and Heidi (Jason) Quan of California, grandchildren, Nathan Angstadt, Phillip Ryan and Chloe Quan, sister, Beth (John) Rondulia of Louisville and brother, Bill Mercer. Preceded in death by his sisters, Kathy and Nan. Private burial will be in Warstler Cemetery.