A funeral will be held Friday, March 4, 2022 for 86-year-old Arthur J. Meyer of Sainte Genevieve, Mo.
who passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital in Sainte Genevieve, Mo.
He was born July 7, 1935 in Ste. Genevieve, the son of Leo T. Meyer and Erline (Lalumondier) Meyer who both preceded him in death.
He married Viola (Kemper) Meyer January 30, 1960. She survives in Ste. Genevieve.
He is also survived by three daughters: Audrey (John) Gordon of Sainte Genevieve, Jill (Rick) Gettinger of Sainte Genevieve, and Paula (Brad) Schilly of Sainte Genevieve; two sisters: Erline Martin of Sainte Genevieve, and Marilyn Figge of Sainte Genevieve; eight grandchildren: Shane (Sara) Gordon, Travis (Amanda) Gordon, Jesse (Tiffany) Gettinger, Allison (Alex) Herzog, Tyler Gettinger, Devin Dukeman, Derek Dukeman, and Haley (Korey) LaHay; and seven great grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by a son: Daniel Meyer; four brothers: Leo A. Meyer, Albert Meyer, Ervin Meyer, and Donnie Meyer.
He was a member of Church of Ste. Genevieve, Knights of Columbus 1037 and St. Mary CMA.
Art Worked at the Ste. Genevieve Herald newspaper for 52 years.
He enjoyed playing the stand up bass in several local and family bands including “Al and his Pals” which performed regularly live on KSGM radio.
Most of all Art was the best grandfather, father and husband and enjoyed spending time with his family at home and the lake.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2022 and 8-9:45 a.m. Friday, March 4, 2022 at the Basler Funeral Home in Sainte Genevieve.
A funeral for 86-year-old Arthur J. Meyer of Sainte Genevieve will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 4, 2022 at the Church of Ste. Genevieve.
Burial will be at Valle Spring Cemetery in Sainte Genevieve.
Memorials may be made to Valle Schools
Online condolences can be left at www.baslerfuneralhome.com.
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