John Arthur Meyer
John Meyer Obituary
In Loving Memory of
John Arthur Meyer
John Meyer was born on December 26, 1930, on the family farm near Hollenberg, Kansas, to John and Salome Seitz Meyer. He grew up on the farm and graduated Valedictorian from Hollenberg High School. He then attended Jr. college in Fairbury, NE and later Central Business College in Kansas City, MO. Following school John returned to Kansas and taught school for a short time. On January 9, 1951, John enlisted in the United States Air Force and was stationed in Chandler, MN. One night at a dance he met his future wife, Darlene Lange. The two would be married on September 30, 1952, at Christ Lutheran Church in Slayton, MN. Following their marriage, they made their home in Biloxi, MS while John was stationed there for training. They later returned to Slayton where John fulfilled his military commitment at the Chandler Air Base. Following his discharge on January 8, 1955, John worked as a TV repair man for Sandbergs Appliances in Slayton. They later purchased a farm south of Slayton and farmed there until 2005 when they built a new home in Slayton. John and Darlene both enjoyed snowmobiling and were members of the Slayton Drift Breakers Club and spent many years as instructors for snowmobile safety. Darlene passed away on August 28, 2019. Due to failing health John moved to Our Hospice Home in Slayton on November 8, 2024. He passed away there on November 16, 2024, at the age of 93. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church where he served on the church council and as President of Congregation. He was a member of the Slayton American Legion Post and served as chaplain, served on the Hadley Elevator Board and was a member of the National Farmers Organization. John enjoyed snowmobiling, fishing, hunting, racing cars and snowmobiles, welding sculptures, and tinkering around on all kinds of projects.
Survivors include his three children, Larry and Deb Meyer of Slayton, MN, Luann and Mike Mart of Estherville, IA and Doreen and Jim Swenson of Fargo, MN, nine grandchildren and their spouses, Kelly Jo and Brian Meyer Wohlman, Lori and Michael Engebretson, Erin Meyer, David Mart and friend, Megan, Jackie Mart, Greg and Amanda Mart, Jennie and Chris Harris, Brittany and Daigen Afdahl and Hannah Swenson, 10 great-grandchildren, one brother, Delbert Meyer and his wife, Sue of Lula, GA, three sisters-in-law, Janice and Mick Sellman of Montevideo, MN, Judy Lange of Slayton, MN, Joyce Lange of Slayton, MN, and special friend, Marilyn Robillard of Slayton, MN. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Darlene, four siblings, Paul and Helen Meyer, Beth and Howard Simmitt, Jerry and Vi Meyer, and Calvin and Pauline Meyer, and three in-laws, Milen and Donna Lange, Jim Lange and Dale Lange.
Memorial Services
Christ Lutheran Church on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Chad Duffy officiating. The organist is Nancy Lee Pierson. The honorary pallbearers are his grandchildren. Interment is at Slayton Memorial Gardens, Slayton, MN. Military Honors are accorded by the Slayton American Legion Post.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Christ Lutheran Church in Slayton from 4-6 p.m. and one hour prior to the services at the Church on Thursday. Totzke Funeral Home of Slayton is entrusted with arrangements. To view online obituary and send condolences visit totzkefuneralhome.com
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