Following the passing of Bob Vermeer this week, the corporation bearing his last name created a website tribute to remember the impactful Chair Emeritus and former CEO of the company.

Vermeer died at 78 years old on Wednesday after a battle with cancer. Bob was the second child of Vermeer founder Gary, joining the company in 1974. He served as CEO from 1989 to 2003 and Co-CEO from 2003 with his sister Mary until his retirement in 2014.

Bob was committed to countless philanthropic endeavors as President of the Vermeer Charitable Foundation as well, and served on several boards over the years.

A community celebration of life service will be held on Wednesday, August 24th at the Vermeer Global Pavilion at 4 p.m, following a visitation today from 2-5 in the same facility and a funeral service Monday that can be watched via livestream.

Memorials in honor of Bob may be designated to Faith CRC Building Project, the Well Resource Center and Pella Christian Schools.