Eugene Meyer

1950 – 2024

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Eugene Joseph “EJ” Meyer, 74, of Vienna, departed this life Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 in the Jefferson City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Jefferson City.

He was born April 2, 1950, to Fred and Leona Helen (Lock) Meyer.

EJ was raised in the Catholic faith and following graduation from high school he enlisted in the Missouri (U.S. Army) National Guard where he served for almost seven years from 1968–75. He was employed at Frontier Insurance; had his own printing company, “South Side Industries;” and was the public administrator for Maries County for 16 years.

He was preceded in death by parents, Fred and Leona; brother, Harold Meyer; sister, Rita Falter and husband Roman; and brother-in-law Harold Falter.

EJ is survived by sisters, Judy Falter and Doris Lehmen and husband Leon all of Freeburg.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, Nov. 12, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Koelztown, with Rev. Basil Tigga and Deacon Michael Brooks officiating. Burial with military honors followed in St. Boniface Cemetery, Koeltztown.

Memorials suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Arrangements entrusted to Birmingham-Martin Funeral Home, Vienna.