Dr. Robert Ball, 99, died April 3, 2012, at home.
He was born in Elyria, Ohio, and moved to Vero Beach 10 years ago, coming from Okemos, Mich.
He served in the Army.
Prior to his retirement, he was a limnologist and the director of the Institute of Water Research at Michigan State University.
Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Betty Ball of Vero Beach; daughters, Bunny Anderson of Okemos and Sue Stair of Fort Pierce; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice House, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
No services will be conducted at this time.
Arrangements are by Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory in Vero Beach.
A guestbook is available at www.seawindsfh.com.