Melvin D. Meyer Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Melvin Dale Meyer was born to Rudolph Meyer and Lena (Haake) Meyer on February 23, 1930, at Tobias, Nebraska, and passed away on September 13, 2012, at Heritage Crossings in Geneva, Nebraska at the age of 82 years, 6 months, and 22 days. He was one of 2 children in the family. Melvin attended parochial school through the eighth grade and then graduated high school from Tobias in 1947. He served his county in the United States Air Force from 1951 through 1955, spending one of these years in Korea. He was married to Sharon L. Ward of Klemme, Iowa on May 18, 1958 and to them two daughters and one son were born: Theresa, Tina, and Randall. Melvin was a life long member of Zion Lutheran Church of Tobias. He was also a 53 year member of the Tobias American Legion Post 311. He farmed and raised pure-bred Gelbvieh Cattle. Melvin was proud of his collection of Red Tractors, toy size and real size. In 1993, Melvin & Sharon purchased a home in Daykin, Nebraska, and semi-retired until his death. Melvin was preceded in death by his parents; and a nephew Stanley Meyer. Melvin is survived by his wife Sharon of Tobias; daughters Theresa Nadherny and Tina & Larry Mussman all of Geneva, Nebraska; son Randall Meyer of Tobias, Nebraska; six grandchildren, Chad & Kim Mussman of Ohiowa, Nebraska; Nicholas & Melissa Mussman of Ohiowa, Nebraska, Heidi & Kyle Knippelmeier of Eagle, Nebraska, Daniel, Michael, & Brian Nadherny of Milligan, Nebraska; great grandchildren Kade & Bo Knippelmier of Eagle, Nebraska, Cagney Mussman and Emmett Mussman of Ohiowa, Nebraska; and brother Wayne Meyer & wife Edith of Hastings, Nebraska. Funeral services for Melvin were held on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, rural Tobias, with Pastor Ryan Meyer officiating. Janile Campbell accompanied the congregation in the singing of “Abide With Me” and “Amazing Grace.” Pallbearers for the service included Chad Mussman, Nicholas Mussman, Daniel Nadherny, Michael Nadherny, Brian Nadherny, and Willard Endorf. Honorary bearers were Heidi Knippelmier, Kyle Knippelmier, Janey Sittner, Celeste Ehrecke, Elinor Krause, and Betty Nueberger. Military Graveside Services were held at the Tobias City Cemetery with Tobias American Legion Post 311 performing the military rites. Farmer & Son Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Memorials are directed to the family to be designated later.

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Melvin D. Meyer

February 23, 1930 - September 13, 2012