Individual Details
Francis Meyer
(January 22, 1921 - March 17, 2010)
Francis J. Meyer
Francis J. Meyer, age 89 of Meire Grove, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at his home in Meire Grove. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 20, at St. John's Catholic Church in Meire Grove with Rev. Tom Becker officiating. Interment was in the parish cemetery.
Francis Joseph Meyer was born Jan. 22, 1921, in Meire Grove to Joseph and Elizabeth (Deters) Meyer. He was united in marriage to Loretta Kampsen on June 3, 1947, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Elrosa. Francis farmed southwest of Meire Grove his entire life. He was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Meire Grove, St. Joseph's Men's Society, Knights of Columbus, Council #1633, Poor Souls Society, and the Holy Rosary Society. Francis was also involved in the Meire Grove Choir for over 50 years and belonged to the Meire Grove band. He enjoyed playing cards, music, playing the guitar and the clarinet, and also sang "Hans" at many weddings. Francis loved farming, sitting under the tree on the farm, and especially loved being with his family and attending family events.
Survivors include his wife, Loretta Meyer of Meire Grove; children, Irene (Gerald) Eiden of Roseville, Marty (Judy) Meyer of St. Joseph, Fred (Joyce) Meyer of Melrose, Michael (Laura) Meyer of Melrose, JoAnn (Tom) Douvier of St. Rosa and Joseph (Michelle) Meyer of Meire Grove; 19 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and sister, Pauline Imdieke of Melrose.
Francis was preceded in death by his parents; brothers and sisters, Catherine Korf, Adella Welle, Hilda Meyer, Henry Meyer, Regina Illies, Bernard Meyer, Erma Welle, Evelyn Illies and Olivia Schmiesing. Serving as casket bearers were Mike Eiden, Brad Meyer, Darin Meyer, Eric Meyer, Shawn Meyer and Josh Meyer. Serving as honorary bearer was the St. Joseph's Men's Society. Cross bearer was Nathan Douvier and scripture bearers were Brett Meyer and Braya Meyer. Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.
Francis J. Meyer, age 89 of Meire Grove, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at his home in Meire Grove. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 20, at St. John's Catholic Church in Meire Grove with Rev. Tom Becker officiating. Interment was in the parish cemetery.
Francis Joseph Meyer was born Jan. 22, 1921, in Meire Grove to Joseph and Elizabeth (Deters) Meyer. He was united in marriage to Loretta Kampsen on June 3, 1947, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Elrosa. Francis farmed southwest of Meire Grove his entire life. He was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Meire Grove, St. Joseph's Men's Society, Knights of Columbus, Council #1633, Poor Souls Society, and the Holy Rosary Society. Francis was also involved in the Meire Grove Choir for over 50 years and belonged to the Meire Grove band. He enjoyed playing cards, music, playing the guitar and the clarinet, and also sang "Hans" at many weddings. Francis loved farming, sitting under the tree on the farm, and especially loved being with his family and attending family events.
Survivors include his wife, Loretta Meyer of Meire Grove; children, Irene (Gerald) Eiden of Roseville, Marty (Judy) Meyer of St. Joseph, Fred (Joyce) Meyer of Melrose, Michael (Laura) Meyer of Melrose, JoAnn (Tom) Douvier of St. Rosa and Joseph (Michelle) Meyer of Meire Grove; 19 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and sister, Pauline Imdieke of Melrose.
Francis was preceded in death by his parents; brothers and sisters, Catherine Korf, Adella Welle, Hilda Meyer, Henry Meyer, Regina Illies, Bernard Meyer, Erma Welle, Evelyn Illies and Olivia Schmiesing. Serving as casket bearers were Mike Eiden, Brad Meyer, Darin Meyer, Eric Meyer, Shawn Meyer and Josh Meyer. Serving as honorary bearer was the St. Joseph's Men's Society. Cross bearer was Nathan Douvier and scripture bearers were Brett Meyer and Braya Meyer. Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.
Events
| Birth | January 22, 1921 | Meire Grove, Stearns Co., MN | |||
| Marriage | June 3, 1947 | Elrosa, MN - Loretta Klapsen | |||
| Death | March 17, 2010 | Meire Grove, Stearns Co., MN |
Families
| Spouse | Loretta Klapsen |
| Father | Joseph Ferdinand Meyer (1876 - 1966) |
| Mother | Elizabeth Deters (1878 - 1956) |
| Sibling | Bernard Meyer (1897 - ) |
| Sibling | Catherine A. Meyer (1900 - 1995) |
| Sibling | Adella Elizabeth Meyer (1902 - 1993) |
| Sibling | Hildegard Bernadine Meyer (1904 - 1998) |
| Sibling | Henry Frank Meyer (1906 - 1984) |
| Sibling | Regina Meyer (1907 - 2004) |
| Sibling | Ermalinda "Erma" M. Meyer (1909 - 2002) |
| Sibling | Pauline Meyer |
| Sibling | Evelyn Meyer (1914 - 2008) |
| Sibling | Olivia Meyer (1918 - 2009) |