Sunday, August 21, 2022.
Beloved husband of Alicia “Lece” Meyer (nee Holmes); loving father of Christopher Meyer and Rebecca (Justin) Worrell; adoring grandpa of Caroline Grace and Riley Cate Meyer and Hattie Raux Worrell; dear brother of Richard (the late Leslie) and David (Barb) Meyer, Margie (Jim) Eisenbarth, Jeannine (Craig) Duwe and Joann (David) Ross and the late Donald (surviving Marilyn) Meyer. Our dearest brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend to many.
“Bill”, “Bones”, “PaPa”, “Meyer”, “Coach”, “Billy”, “Uncle Bill, “pop-a-cater”, “DAD”.
Whatever name you knew him by, you were lucky to know him!
Bill was born February 15, 1947, the 5th of 7 kids to Gordon & Grace Meyer. His childhood home was on Meyer Lane (now Whitecliff Park), the same property as his Grandparents William & Hattie Meyer, as well as many Aunts, Uncles and cousins. He attended Lindbergh High School where he was an outstanding wrestler and football player. After graduation in 1966, he went to further his education at what was then Southeast Missouri State University, SEMO. There some high school friends fixed him up on a blind date, that led to marriage. Lece and Bill were married in 1969. Bill was drafted into the army during the Viet Nam conflict, and he served as an MP for his 2-year tour of duty.
Bill and Lece returned to St. Louis in 1971, with their baby son Chris and soon welcomed daughter Becky. After 52 years of marriage, the Meyer family now includes son in law Justin and 3 precious granddaughters who Bill adores. Bill was an extraordinary brick mason with a master craftsman’s eye to detail and loved designing brick patios, fireplaces and mailboxes in addition to all the houses he built. He was an avid softball & racquetball player, little league wrestling coach and assistant girls’ softball coach at Notre Dame HS.
Bill was humble and easily made friends, some of those friendship’s have lasted over 50 years. His smile, oh that smile, it lit up his face and made everyone feel they had an immediate friend. Bill had a positive influence on many lives. He loved his family, friends and his Church. He was peacefully welcomed into the arms of his Savior, Jesus, on August 21, 2022. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Services: Visitation at KUTIS AFFTON Chapel 10151 Gravois, Thursday August 25, 5:00-8:00 PM and on Friday August 26 at The Crossing at Grant’s Trail (2760 Union Rd. 63125) at 10:00 AM until funeral service at 11:00 AM. Interment St. Lucas Cemetery.
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Our hearts reach out to all our cousins and their families with love, sympathy, and caring. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Bill left this earth much too soon, but he had a wonderful full life. He will be missed by all who knew him and always be in our hearts. Larry and Darlene
I am so sorry for your loss. I am truly blessed I got to know him. Prayers to your family.
What a gracious man who always had a kind word to say, a smile to share and a twinkle in his eyes. Our prayers are with the entire family during this sad time.
With deepest sympathy,
Gil, Maureen, Gabby, Mimi & Bobby Beckemeier
Thank you to Bill for so many great memories ! Thank you for coaching all of your crazy women in softball. Thank you for all the fun racquetball games and thank you for coaching the St. Elizabeth girls. Thank you Lece, Becky, and Chris for sharing Bill with all of us.
We are saddened to hear about Bill’s passing. Lece you and your family are in our prayers and thoughts.
Linds and Tom Eberle
Really sorry for your loss Coach Meyer
Very sorry for your loss. He was a very sweet man. Much prayers for your family Mandy ( Theresa) Zessin
CHRIS SORRY ABOUT YOUR FATHER, ALWAYS HARD TO LOSE YOR DAD !!!!!! WILL SAY A PRAYER FOR HIM.
CHRIS SORRY ABOUT YOUR FATHER, ALWAYS HARD TO LOSE YOR DAD !!!!!! WILL SAY A PRAYER FOR HIM. HARRY
Becky and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers during the coming days.
Becky and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers during the coming days. May the many memories you have bring you peace and comfort.
when a loved one becomes a memory-the memory becomes a treasure
when a loved one becomes memory-the memory becomes a treasure-comfort and console all who mourn BILL
when a loved one becomes a memory-the memory becomes a treasure-what a treasure BILL was
Oh, Lece,
I am so sorry for your loss. Bill was always so friendly at the reunions. Was this sudden? My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sweet adorable Lece, Iam so sorry about the loss of your wonderful Bill. My heart breaks for u, Chris and Becky. You all have my love and prayers. Barbara George.
Coach Meyer, one of mine and many’s all time favorite people!
Rest Easy Coach and Thank You for everything! So glad we had a chance to laugh together and enjoy some MO District Wrestling this past February.
Love you, Danny Lilledahl
Lece, so sorry to here about Billy. He was a kind man always with a smile. I know you and your family will miss him greatly. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Lece and family,
We read Bill’s obituary this evening and realized it was during the time of the first visitation this evening, 7:55 PM August 25. Dave and I hope you can feel our prayers surrounding you at the loss of one of the most gentle and loving men we can remember knowing, your precious husband. 52 years, wow, not many people but us can say that!
The Lord’s peace and comfort be with you,
Dave and Judi (Biggs) Reimer
Our sincere sympathies to your family.
Becky and I just heard and we are so sorry for your loss.
Bill was a great guy and will be missed.
You are all in our prayers.