Obit: Meyer, Edward (1906-1983)
Contact: Kathleen E. Englebretson
Email:
kathy@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Meyer, Winemiller, Degenhardt, Sommers, Rasmussen, Fountain, McKim,
Kirsch, Will, Keller
---Source: Marshfield News-Herald (8 February 1983)
Meyer, Edward M. (20 November 1906 - 6 February 1983)
Services for Edward M. Meyer, 76, of 1410 N. St. Joseph Ave, who died Sunday st
St. Joseph's Hospital, will be Wednesday st St. John's Catholic Church.
The Rev. Steven J. Brice will officiate. Music will be provided by Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Wesley and William A. Allen. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Robert Winemiller, Frank Degenhardt, James W. Sommers, Alan
Meyer, Wayne a Rasmussen and Edwin Fountain. Visitation will be at the Rembs/Kundinger
Chapel.
He was born November 20, 1906, in Neillsville, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William
(Genevieve McKim) Meyer. He received his education at St. Anthony's Parochial
School, Loyal and Loyal High School.
In 1939 he became a partner in Badger Fixtures Inc., Marshfield. He and his
father owned and operated a restaurant, tavern and bowling lanes, in Loyal until
1946. In 1950 he became sole owner of the business, which he operated until his
retirement in 1969. In 1966 he moved from Loyal to Marshfield, residing here
since. He was a member of Elks Lodge No. 665 of Marshfield and United Commercial
Travelers.
He and Lydia A. Sommers were married October 9, 1939 in Postville, Iowa. She
survives along with a son, William G. of Verona; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Lee (Joan)
Kirsch of Monroe; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two
sisters, Mrs. Foster (Ruth) Will of Owen and Mrs. Henry (Gertrude) Keller of
Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He was predeceased by his parents.
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