John Edward Meyer
Obituary
John Edward Meyer was born August 23, 1926 in Hoisington, KS to John Jason and Helen Winifred (McIlwaine) Meyer and peacefully passed from this life on January 24, 2021, with family by his side.
John grew up in Hoisington and spent summers working on the family farm. After their courtship as high school sweethearts, John married Margaret Jean Lutz. John and Margaret remained married for 61 years until her death in 2009. In 2010, John found love again and married Margaret Eileen (Sherry) Sims.
Upon graduating high school, 17 year-old John and his father drove to Kansas City where he enlisted in the Navy. He served as a radio operator during WWII on the USS Sebec from 1944-1946. After being honorably discharged from the Navy, John attended the University of Kansas where he was a proud member of the Delta Upsilon fraternity and graduated with a degree in chemical engineering. He dedicated his career working for Cities Service Oil company, where he became an elected member of the Board of Directors before his retirement in 1982.
John, a dedicated member of Boston Avenue Methodist Church, spent his retirement years traveling the world with Margaret and their friends, engaging in entrepreneurial pursuits, managing the family farm in SW Kansas, taking road trips on his Harley, sailing on Grand Lake and supporting his beloved Jayhawks.
He was a longtime member of Southern Hills Country Club and participated in many of the club’s golf tournaments. He particularly enjoyed attending the Masters Tournament with his son Jack, which was a much anticipated annual event for them both.
John is preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret; sister, Winifred (Meyer) Pinet; and grandson, Daniel Caputo. He is survived by his wife, Marge (Sherry) Meyer; her 4 children, Eileen Hulsey (Benjamin), Anne McNearney, Claire Trinidad (Kenneth), Matthew McNearney (Lori) and their beautiful families; his daughters, Cindy Meyer, Jan Nicodemus (Ray) and Betsey Wieding (Jim); and son, Jack Meyer (Linda). Also surviving are his grandchildren, Joe Caputo, Lisa Crawford, Katie McAtee, Briana Peterson, Megan Hart, Katie McCollam; and seven great-grandchildren, Joey and Kylie Caputo, Asher and Thea Peterson, Amani McCollam-Mudd, and Azie and Rhys Newton.
A private family service will be livestreamed 11:00 a.m. Tuesday April 6, 2021. Friends may view the service at https://www.bostonavenue.org/worship/life-events
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Tributes & Memories
In celebration of your Dads life!
Jeff, Pam, Whitney, Warrin and Mitch
For your Service to our country and raising one of our Favorite Gals, our gratitude is immeasurable!
Paul ,Donna, Garrett Peterson and Daren and Stacey Pawelek
We are sending our love and prayers
Heather Brazelton and husband Paul
Please accept our (Esther and Robert Sutjiadi) deepest condolences and may the soul of your father Rest In Peace
Robert Sutjiadi
Bye for now, Dad. I’ll see you again in Heaven. What a glorious day that will be. I love you, Cindy
Cindy Meyer
The Broken Chain We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again. Betsey, With all of our love and prayers for peace for you and your family. Jeff and Pam Witten
Pam Witten
Bob and I met John at the Health Zone some years ago and he and Bob became very good friends and loved to talk about various subject . We would see them at various musical events and John always had a smile on his face and was happy to see you. When they moved to Montereau he invited us to see their lovely apartment. A good friend and he will be missed.
Mrs. Bob Cook (Betty Cook)
Dear Mimi, Cindy, Jan, Betsey, and Jack: John was a lovely, kind person who will be much missed. With love and condolences.
Sarah Hulsey & Tim Ragan (daughter of Eileen)
In loving memory of our Uncle John. Jamie Minnis and Janet Wyman
Jamie Minnis
So deeply grateful for the 57 years we had together, so fortunate. Thank you Dad.
Jack Meyer
Dad, my hero in so many ways. Always kind, loving, forgiving, fun, encouraging and so much more. Your forever grateful daughter...
Betsey Wieding
All our love and condolences to you all. John is a big beautiful light in this universe whose memory will shine on in all who knew and loved him!
Love, Ann Alva Wieding & Will Harrison
John came into our family like a whirl wind when he married my Mom in 2010, they were like teenagers again. John's family became our family. I'm grateful to have them in my life. John was a wonderful husband for Mom. We will treasure our Sundays with Mom and John going to church and having brunch at Montereau. His favorite condiment was tabasco, he even put it on popcorn. Anytime he hung up the phone he would say thank you for your call. He is an icon and hero.and we will miss him terribly. Anne McNearney
Anne McNearney
From Winston, Evie, Jude, Hayden, Justice, Cassidy, Amy, and Matt Reed
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What a classy man, John truly led by example. From taking the high-road, to lightheartedness, and or the simple yet powerful gesture of a hand written thank you note. I learned something from his example always. So grateful to have known him, and am praying for you all during this time.
Matt Reed
I love you, Grandpa.
Megan Hart