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GERALD 'DICK' MYERS
GODFREY — Gerald Richard "Dick" Myers, 78, died at 4:47 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, at Christian Hospital Northeast.
Born August 3, 1936, in Alton, he was the son of Charles Edward and Mary Elizabeth (Scroggins) Myers.
Mr. Myers served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the St. Louis Home Builders Association and the Moolah Shrine Temple, St. Louis. He worked for Ginter-Wardein Lumber Co., later Great Central Lumber Co., for 56 years, of which he was general manager for 52 years.
On Feb. 20, 1955, he married Sharon D. Peterson. She preceded him in death on Nov. 29, 1969. He married Kathleen Belcher on Nov. 13, 1970, in Alton. She survives.
Also surviving is a daughter, Tracie Myers (Jo) of Richfield, Minn., two sons, Richard Myers (Tara) of St. Peters, Mo., and Gerald C. Myers (Laura) of Fenton, Mo., four grandchildren, Jake, Cade, Ella and Leanna Myers, and many nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents and first wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ed Myers, and two sisters, Jean Lawless and Jane Zantek.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, at Gent Funeral Home in Alton where funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 5, 2015. Burial will be private at Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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John Gersman
March 26, 2015
I will really miss you Dick, we really had some good times together. a good friend and a mentor to me.
R.J. Tolliver
March 9, 2015
So sorry to hear of Dick's passing. A great friend and neighbor for many years. I always enjoyed talking golf, blackjack and taxes with him !!
Bill Myers
March 8, 2015
Sorry to hear of the passing of Dick. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Jim Eisenreich
March 3, 2015
So sorry that Dick won't be with us when Rolling Hills GC starts golf on Fridays. Dick was a gentleman who always had a nice word for everyone. He will be missed by everyone. Jim Eisenreich
Buck & Jean Hord
March 3, 2015
What a true gentleman. He will be missed by so many. Our condolences to Kathy and family
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