Earl O. Meyer, 96, of Forsyth, MO, died on March 4, 2022, at his home.
Memorial services will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, March 14, at Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home and Crematory in Branson, MO, with Pastor Jeramie Henson speaking at 6:30 p.m. A private family service will be held in Litchfield at a different date. Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home and Crematory in Branson, MO, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Mr. Meyer was born on Nov. 25, 1925, in Litchfield, to William H. and Esther (Striegel) Meyer. He was the second child to his parents with older brother Delmar, and younger siblings, Marvella (Marvey), Dolores (Dodie), and Kenneth (Kenny).
He married the love of his life, Ramona Eileen Duff, on Aug. 22, 1945. She preceded him in death on Sept. 3, 1949. Together they had two children; Judith Ann, born and passed on March 19, 1946, and Dennis Earl born on August 21, 1949.
Mr. Meyer helped out on the family farm during his younger life and had a part time painting business for many years. He began working at Litchfield Creamery Company (Milnot) at the age of 19, retiring from there after 43 years of service. He then moved to Forsyth, MO, to be with his son and family and enjoy retirement.
Mr. Meyer filled his years with activities he loved: gardening, canning, taking walks with his beloved dogs, carpentry and building, and spending time with his one and only granddaughter, whom he absolutely adored. He spent much of his time helping take care of her and making memories. He got to walk her down the aisle at her wedding in 2012, and has since been a loving great-grandfather, “G”, to his three great-grandchildren.
Mr. Meyer lived a very full life, with lots of laughs and smiles, but also heartache. His sharp brain is something that amazed many. He never forgot anything and could tell you the exact names in a story from his past or tell you to the penny what a tool cost him years ago. He will be thoroughly missed by his family, but the many loving memories of him will live on in their hearts.
Mr. Meyer is survived by his sister, Dodie Egelhoff; sister-in-law, Beverly Meyer; son, Dennis Meyer; granddaughter, Jamie (Cole) Findley; and great-grandchildren, Hagen, Asher, and Cooper Findley.
He was preceeded in death by his parents; wife; daughter, Judith; brother, Delmar (wife Betty) Meyer; brother, Kenny Meyer; sister, Marvey (husband Howard) Carney; and brother-in-law, Darrell Egelhoff.
Memorials may be made to Integrity Hospice, 2960 N. Eastgate, Springfield, MO 65803. Condolences may be left online at www.snapp-bearden.com.
