MEYERS, Norman Clair 1929-2019

MEYERS, LIESTER, MIDTHUS, MCGEE, CANNON, SHUMATE

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 12/18/2019 at 14:32:16

Biography

Norman “Norm” Clair Meyers, 90, of Waterloo, Iowa, died Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at the Elizabeth Martin Health Center - Western Home Communities in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

He was born October 24, 1929, in Harmony, MN, son of John C. Meyers and Olive (Liester) Meyers. Norm graduated from Harmony High School, in Harmony, MN. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy for four years and served in the Korean War.

Norm married Rose E. Midthus February 25, 1952 in Cresco; she preceded him in death July 16, 2001.

Norm was employed for 38 years at Rath Packing Company until they closed. He then worked several jobs until retiring in 1992 from National By Products.

He was an active member of the Evansdale AMVETS Post #31 and a member of the Honor Guard.

Norm is survived by his son, Gary (Judy) Meyers of Cedar Falls; grandson, Greg (Bea) Meyers of Auburn‚ AL; three great-grandsons, Peyton, Hayden, and Taylan; two stepsisters, Geri Ott of Denver, and Mildred Ellingson of Rochester‚ MN; and many nieces and nephews in Iowa and Minnesota.

He is preceded in death by his parents, wife; stepfather, Leo McGee; two sisters, June Cannon, and Betty Shumate; two brothers, John and Dean Meyers; and four stepbrothers, Leo Jr., Ron, Lyola, and Willis McGee.

Norm loved to watch his Cubs and Hawkeyes. He loved to be in the stands cheering on his grandsons and their friends in school and club sports. But, most of all Norm loved serving in the Honor Guard and what it means to those who served our country.

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Services:
Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Locke Funeral Home

Cemetery:
Garden of Memories Cemetery with military rites will be directed by Evansdale AMVETS Post #31

SOURCE: Locke funeral home