Photo courtesy of Reiff Funeral Home - Epworth
Jan 9, 1928 - May 4, 2018
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.with sympathy
S.
May 11, 2018
Ardie, I have such fond memories of Fred and all the time we spent with both of you. There was never a dull moment. I am so sorry we can't be there to give him a Glorious send off. God is gaining a great man. I'm sure Dad is excited to see him. Hugs to you and the kids and sending prayers of comfort. Take Care of yourself.
Love you all
Carol Blythe
May 11, 2018 | Holland, IA | Friend
Ardie and family. I am sorry to hear about Fred's passing. I met you and Fred through my mother, Elaine, when visiting St. Peter's and my father, Verne, at Luther Manor. May your memories, family, friends and the Lord help you through this difficult time.
Greg Blume
May 10, 2018 | Appleton, WI | Acquaintance
Sending condolences for my favorite Sunday School Teacher and rest of the family.
Bruce Peter
May 07, 2018 | Madison, AL | Friend
Ardie & family; We're so sorry to hear of Fred's passing. Hope you're doing OK. Love, Arlene & Jerry Laaker
May 07, 2018
Emery “Fred” Meeker Jr., 90, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away Friday, May 4, 2018 at Hillcrest Luther Manor in Dubuque, Iowa.
Friends and relatives of Fred may call from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., Saturday, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 3200 Asbury Road in Dubuque, Iowa. The Reiff Funeral Home of Epworth, Iowa is in charge of arrangements.
Services for Fred will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 12, 2018 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Dubuque, Iowa with Pastor Robin Luckey presiding. Burial will be held in Highview Cemetery in Epworth, Iowa, with full military honors afforded by the Epworth American Legion John White Post #650.
He was born January 9, 1928 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, son of Emery “Fred” and Elma (Stanzyk) Meeker Sr. He is a 1945 graduate of Lena High School in Lena, Illinois. He is also a 1955 graduate of Bayless Business College in Dubuque, Iowa. On July 23, 1946 he was united in marriage to Ardrith A. ”Ardie” Allen. He was employed with the Illinois Central Railroad for 42 years as a telegrapher and agent yardmaster.
Fred enjoyed cutting firewood and was always more than willing to help someone in need of his assistance.
Fred was a Korean Army Veteran, serving from 1951 to 1953 as a Radio Operator for the Peace Convey, using international code and was present at The Peace Treaty and exchange of Prisoners at Panmunjom in July of 1953.
He was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Dubuque, IA; a member of the John White American Legion Post #650 of Epworth, IA, the Highview Cemetery Association, and the Epworth Historical Society.
He is survived by his wife, Ardrith “Snowball” Meeker of Dubuque, IA; his children Paul (Lorie) Meeker of Bremerton, WA and Robert Meeker of Fitzburg, WI; a granddaughter, Arleta Meeker of Los Angeles, CA; a brother, Harold Meeker of Freeport, IL; a brother-in-law, Marvin (Rosemary) Nickol of Dyersville, IA; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
He is preceded in death by a son, Dennis Dean Meeker on January 30, 1956; his parents; his father and mother-in-law, Arnold and Minnie (Nickerson) Allen, his a sisters-in-law, Arlene A. Nickol and Betty Meeker.
The family requests no flowers, memorials can be given to St. Peter Lutheran Church ELCA, Hospice of Dubuque, Hillcrest Luther Manor Care Center or a charity of your choice.
A Special thanks to Cozy Corners, Luther Manor, Hospice of Dubuque, Dr. Thomas Sinsky, Medical Associates and family and friends for the good care Fred received.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com
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