Larry D. Meyer
November 21, 1940 - July 4, 2012
Larry Delmar Meyer, age 71 of Waverly, Missouri died on Thursday, July 5, 2012 at his home. He was born Thursday, November 21, 1940 in Gasconade County, Missouri at his parent's home. His parents were Delmar L. Meyer and Nellie R. (Collins) Meyer. He was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Higginsville, Missouri and confirmed in his faith at Zion Lutheran Church in Corder, Missouri. Larry graduated from Higginsville High School in May of 1958. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, and retired as a chief petty officer after 20 years of service. A veteran of the Vietnam War, much of Larry's military career involved submarine duty, After returning to Lafayette County, he worked as an electrician at the Marshall Habilitation Center where he retired a second time in 2002. Larry was an an active member of the U.S. Submarine Veterans National Convention and U.S.S. Archerfish Submarine Veterans Reunion, which have been held all over the United States. He was also a lifetime member of the Corder V.F.W. and a lifetime member of American Legion Post #2013. He was preceded in death by his parents and one nephew, Paul A. Meyer. Surviving are three brothers, William D. (Jan) Meyer, David B. Meyer, and Timothy C. (Judy) Meyer, all of Higginsville; three nephews, two nieces and one grandniece. There will be a Memorial Chapel Service Friday, July 20, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Missouri Veterans Chapel in Higginsville with Inurnment following. The family suggests memorials to the American Heart Association or the United States Navy Memorial. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hoeferfuneralhome.com
Larry Delmar Meyer, age 71 of Waverly, Missouri died on Thursday, July 5, 2012 at his home. He was born Thursday, November 21, 1940 in Gasconade County, Missouri at his parent's home. His parents were Delmar L. Meyer and Nellie R. (Collins)... View Obituary & Service Information