Melvin F. Meyer
Melvin F. Meyer, age 87, of 614 Ohio, died on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 in Salt River Community Care, Shelbina, MO. He was born on December 14, 1923 in Adams County, IL, the son of John & Irene (Peters) Meyer. He married Esther Gladys Ostrander on February 22, 1944 in Quincy. She preceded him in death on August 1, 2000.
Melvin worked at Brown Shoe, and later at Moorman’s Manufacturing where he retired after twenty-four years of service.
He served in the U.S. Army Infantry during WWII. He was stationed on a ship on
D-Day reaching land the day after and during the war he was stationed in Holland and Belgium.
Melvin was a lifelong member of Blessed Sacrament Parish where he served as an usher. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus.
He truly enjoyed gardening and worked in his garden producing bountiful harvests that he shared generously with his friends and family.
He is survived by one daughter, Shirley M. Browning and her husband Dean of Leonard, MO; and one sister, Selma Berry and her husband Tom of Wichita, KS. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was also preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters.
Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, July 18, 2011 at 9:30 A.M. in Duker & Haugh Funeral Home with a funeral mass at 10:00 A.M. in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Interment in Calvary Cemetery with military honors conducted by the American Legion Post #37 and the Illinois National Guard Military Honors Detail. Visitation will be held Sunday evening from 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. at Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the World War II Honor Flight or Blessed Sacrament School Tuition Program.
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Shirley, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing. I have many fond memories of your Mom & Dad growing up. They were my brother Mike’s godparents. As you know our mothers were best friends. I’m sure Esther was waiting for your Dad in heaven. I firmly believe that.Please accept my condolences and send me your e-mail address. We should try to keep in touch for old times sake. I will keep your family in my prayers
Shirley and Dean and family, We knew Melvin because of our sister-in-law, Anna. Our group of six shared many dinners together the past few years. Also many laughs. When Melvin moved back to his home we would visit him now and then and usually took a treat. He would always have the coffee made. We are so glad we did this and got to see him. He was blessed to have such good and caring neighbors who watched out for him. He will be missed. He was a great guy and you had a great dad. The Voepels