Thomas E. Meyer
Thomas E. Meyer age 72, of 6700 Shadow Lane in Quincy, died on Saturday, August 1, 2015 in his home. He was born May 2, 1943 in Carrollton, IL a son of Clement E. and Kathryn L. (Hansen) Meyer. He married Jane M. Waterkotte fifty years ago on July 24, 1965 in Quincy’s St. Francis Catholic Church, and she survives.
Tom worked in the fraternal insurance industry in positions from sales to management. He retired in 2012.
He was a member of St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree. Tom was a member and past-president of the Quincy Coin Collectors. He truly enjoyed being with his grandchildren and watching all of their activities.
In addition to his wife Jane, survivors also include their children, Lori Bishop, Jeffrey T. Meyer and his wife Anne; and Lisa Genenbacher and her husband Ray all of Quincy. Twelve grandchildren, Joshua, Jenna and Julia Bishop; Makenzie, Breanne, Jordan, Keiley and Grace Meyer; Drew, Abby, Aden and Austin Genenbacher. A brother, Lawrence Meyer and his wife Holly of Heber Springs, AR; brothers and sisters in-law, Sandee (Frank) Marcinek; Carol Waterkotte; Ron Waterkotte; Tim ((Heidi) Waterkotte, Kris (Jim) Thomas and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Nancy Wegs and her husband Donald; his mother and father in-law, Leonard and Charlotte Waterkotte, and a brother in-law Thomas Waterkotte.
Tom’s family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the many caregivers, doctors, nurses and physical therapists who provided him and his family with wonderful care and support.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home and at 10:00 a.m. in St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation is Tuesday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to St. Francis Grade School or to Quincy Notre Dame High School.
So sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jane, I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to and your family.
Jane,
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Jane, we are out of town, but you are in my thoughts & prayers.
Jane, so sorry for your loss. I will be unable to attend the services but you & your family will be remembered in my prayers.
Jane, I too an saddened by your loss. Tom was a great man and will be missed. You and your family are in our prayers.
Jane, I’m so sorry to learn of Tom’s passing. We have you and your family in our prayers.
Jane and family – I was very surprised to learn of Tom’s passing. In short – Tom was just a GREAT guy. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this time of Great loss. God Bless.
My Condolences. He will certainly be missed. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Western Catholic Union
Jane and family:
I am so sorry for the loss of Tom. He loved all of you very much. At present my children and I are out of town and will be unable to attend any of the services. We will remember you all in prayer.
Jane, so sorry to hear about Tom…I have fond memories of both of you at the Prince Christmas parties. He was always a gentleman. You are in my thoughts today.
I am so sorry for your loss!! Tom was such a sweet guy and always seemed to be smiling!! My heartfelt prayers of comfort and peace to all of you!!