John (Phil) Meyer, 79, Superior, died at his home on Jan. 1, 2021. Hospice helped getting "Papa John" moved to his home on Christmas morning from Good Sam's for his Christmas Wish of being home with his Family for Christmas.
He was born on Aug. 18, 1941, in Deshler, the son of John and Vecelia (Sallie) Meyer. John graduated from Ree Heights High School in South Dakota. He was a member of the Ree Heights Congregational Church, Congregational United Church of Christ in Geneva, Neb., and friends of the Pringle, S.D., United Methodist Church and Superior First United Methodist Church, Superior. He was a lifetime member of the VFW.
John needed a new challenge to keep him motivated which promoted him to change careers about every 10 years. Graduating University of Nebraska Lincoln in mechanized ag and United States Marine Corps to farmer-rancher, to oldest "rookie" on the Nebraska State Patrol to Log Home contractor. He built their retirement log home in the Black Hills of South Dakota in 2004 where they could pursue their motorcycle hobby of riding the state and national parks in the western United States. His dog Sioux rode with them on their trips. They moved back to Nebraska in November 2019 to be closer to family.
John was married to Karen (Bauer) Meyer at the Congregational Church in Ree Heights, S.D., May 13, 1962. They were married for 59 years. They had three sons: Michael John (Heather) Meyer, Peyton, Colo., Shawn David (Sandy) Meyer, Davenport, Neb., and Justin Philip Meyer, Geneva, Neb.; ten grandchildren: Laci, Kristen, Alex, Halla, Keaton, Shaela, Luke, Tate, Lexi, and Cruze Meyer. Four Great Grandchildren: Hayden, Foxx, Riley, and Carson; mother-in-law: Marion Hill of Superior.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Gary Meyer; and a grandson, J.D. Meyer.
A Celebration of his Life was held on at 10:30 a.m.,Wednesday, Aug. 18, at the First United Methodist Church in Superior, with Pastor Natalie Faust officiating.
Music selections was provided by his grandchildren Lexi, Shaela and Tate with Carlita Price as the organist.
Honorary pallbearers were his grandchildren.
Military and the Nebraska State Patrol provided honors.
A private family burial took place in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak.
Megrue-Price Funeral Home of Superior in charge of the arrangements.
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