Leland A. Meyer

Leland Arthur Meyer, age 91, of Higginsville, Missouri died on Tuesday, August 2, 2011, at Meyer Care Center in Higginsville, Missouri. Born Wednesday, September 10, 1919 in Sweet Springs, Missouri, he was the oldest of four sons of the late Arthur Meyer and the late Della Vogelsmeier Meyer. He graduated from Sweet Springs High School in 1937. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a forward observer for which he received a Purple Heart, Silver Star, 4 Bronze Stars, Victory Medal, Air Medal and American Theatre Campaign Ribbon. He received an honorable discharge on February 26, 1946. On April 9, 1950 Leland married Wylma Klussman to whom he was married for 46 years before her passing on April 19, 1996. They had 3 daughters, Ellen, Karen and Carla. On August 29, 1997 Leland married Ruth Maring and they enjoyed 14 years together. Also preceded in death are one brother, Harold W. Meyer, one step-brother, Victor Alpers, one stepson, Terry Maring and one stepdaughter, Sharon Maring. Leland moved to Higginsville in 1947 and was the owner and operator of the Meyer Body Shop until his retirement in 1997. He was also known for his active involvement in the community, especially in the Immanuel Lutheran Church. He was the past commander and member of the Higginsville American Legion Post 223, past president of the Higginsville Chamber of Commerce and was a past volunteer of the Higginsville Fire Department. Surviving are wife, Ruth, of the home, daughters Ellen (Bob) Duckworth of Fairway, KS, Karen (Ted) Davis of Nixa, MO, and Carla (Olin) Struchtemeyer of Mayview, MO,; one stepson Greg (Dawn) Maring of Council Bluffs, IA, one step daughter-in-law, Monna Maring of Archie, MO; two brothers, James L. Meyer of Sweet Springs, MO and John H. Meyer of Sedalia, MO; 12 grand children; 5 great grand children. A Funeral service will be Saturday, August 6, 2011 at 10:30 AM at Immanuel Lutheran Church located at 1500 Lipper St. Higginsville, Missouri 64037 with the Pastor Marcus Jauss officiating. Visitation will be 9:00-10:00 AM at the church on Saturday. Interment will be in the Higginsville City Cemetery, Higginsville, MO. Memorials may be made to the Immanuel Lutheran Church Radio Fund. Pallbearers are grandchildren. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hoeferfuneralhome.com

Leland A. Meyer

September 10, 1919 - August 2, 2011