Truman Meyer
1924 - 2019
Obituary
Truman Amos Meyer, 95, passed away on
Nov. 25, 2019, at Asbury Park in Newton. He was born Aug. 21, 1924,
in Roca, Nebraska, to Amos and Lena (Reiss) Meyer. On July 20, 1945,
he married the love of his life, Ellenora E. Eichman, in Hill City.
They were blessed with 74 years of marriage.
Truman moved from Palco to Newton in
2007, and became a member of the Trinity Heights United Methodist
Church. Truman and Ellenora made many friends during their years in
Newton and Truman especially enjoyed his coffee group that met at the
Asbury Park restaurant.
He retired as an independent oil field
contractor. Despite having polio as a child, he proudly served his
country in the U.S. Army during World War II, where he served in
Korea. Truman was a true patriot and had the privilege of flying on a
Kansas Honor Flight to the World War II Memorial in Washington D.C.
He was a life member of the Veterans of
Foreign Wars, American Legion and also a member of the Lions Club.
Truman had an affinity for wood working
and built his home following plans he drew himself. He also built
special items such as quilt racks and cedar chests to share with his
family.
Truman never knew a stranger and made
friends wherever he went. Family was important to him and he looked
forward to time with his wife, children, grandchildren,
great-grandchildren and friends he made along life's path.
He was survived by his wife Ellenora,
who passed away to join him in Heaven on Nov. 28, 2019. He is
survived by one daughter, Carolyn and her husband Bill Ester of
Kechi; one son, Donald and his wife Phyllis Meyer of Salina; and
three grandchildren: Brooke Teer and her son, Braxton; Blake Ester
and his wife Angie and their sons, Isaac, Elijah and Lucas; and
Lindsay Meyer and her husband Corey Brunk.
Truman was preceded in death by his
parents and sister, Phyllis Curtis.
A celebration of Truman's life will be
at 11 a.m. on Saturday (Dec. 7, 2019) at Trinity Heights United
Methodist Church, 1200 Boyd, Newton, with The Reverend Donna Voteau
presiding. There will be Military Honors rendered at the church in
honor of Truman's service to his country. Private family burial will
be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, rural Palco.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are
suggested to Kansas Honor Flight, in care of Petersen Funeral Home.
1924 - 2019 (95 years)