Dr. Robert Cragin Ball was born Tuesday, December 10, 1912 in Elyria, Ohio .
he died Tuesday, April 3, 2012. his recorded age was 99.
he was a veteran of the Army.
Dr. Robert Ball, 99, of Vero Beach, FL died Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at his home in Vero Beach FL. Dr. Ball was born December 10, 1912 in Elyria, Ohio and moved to Vero Beach 10 years ago coming from Okemos, MI. Dr. Ball served in the United States Army and prior to his retirement he was a noted Limnologist and Director of the Institute of Ware Research at Michigan State University. Survivors include his wife of 70 years Betty Ball of Vero Beach, FL; daughters Bunny (Glen) Anderson Okemos, MI and Sue (Doug) Stair of Fort Pierce, FL. Also four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA Hospice House, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960. Services by Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory in Vero Beach.