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John H. Meier
Evansville, Ind.
John H. Meier, 86, of St. Petersburg, Fla., passed away peacefully March 4, 2013.
Born Nov. 4, 1926, in Evansville, Ind. He moved to St. Petersburg, Fla., in 1949. A career fireman, the developer of Brookside Mobile Manor, with Don Korb, he restored the woodwork in antique cars for Dale Powers Automotive, and built In Town Mini Storage after having served in the Navy in World War II. A devoted member of Lakewood United Methodist Church and the foreman of their many projects. He and his wife enjoyed their Hobo's Motorhome Camping Club. As a member of the Second Time Arounders Marching Band he transported all of the auxiliary equipment for every performance for 24 years and traveled to Ireland with the band. John was a talented craftsman, a kind friend always willing to help everyone he knew, and a devoted father and husband. He will be dearly missed.
He is survived by his loving wife, Doris J. of 66 years; two daughters, Amy Beck ( Dan ) and Lisa Rice (Ray ); four grandsons, Scott and Jeffrey Beck, Jonathan Basye and Benjamin Rice, all of Clearwater, Fla.; two sisters, Venita Reininga (Alton) and Lillian Mae Gerichs (Theodore). of Evansville, Ind.; two brother-in-laws, Don Korb (Peggy), of St.Petersburg, Fla., and Harold Korb (Patti), of Clearwater; and many cousins, nephews, nieces and friends.
Memorial service is Saturday, March 30, 2013, 3 p.m. at Lakewood United Methodist Church 5995 9th Street S, St. Petersburg. In lieu of flowers please donate to JDRF Tampa Bay Chapter "Journey with Jonathan Team" 9600 Koger Blvd, Suite 103, St Petersburg, FL 33702 or the Suncoast Hospice Foundation. Visit www.rlwilliams.com.

Published by Courier Press on Mar. 24, 2013.
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Lisa.....Sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. I offer my deepest condolences to you and your family.

Steve Harris

March 28, 2013

Dearest Doris, Our thoughts and prayers and Love are extended to you during this time of sorrow in the loss of Johnny. Rest in Peace "BUD". Thanks again to your wonderful, loving daughters, Lisa and Amy for their undivided attention and love during this last year of challenges.Much Love,Harold(sonny)&Pat Korb

March 18, 2013

Dear Doris,
It has been many many years since jim and johnny were on the fire department together. time goes so fast. we are thinking of you and your family. With love

joyce and jim cameron

March 18, 2013

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