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Otto Meyer Obituary

Otto W. Meyer, age 86, of Decatur, MI passed away Thursday, October 6, 2005 at home surrounded by his entire family. Otto was born January 15, 1919 in San Diego, CA. The son of William and Margaret Meyer, nee Ackerman. He was a retired Chicago police officer, a Navy Veteran of WWII. He resided in Michigan for 30 years and was an avid fisherman and duck hunter. He was a member of Fraternal Order of Police, American Legion and a life long member of Ducks Unlimited. He made many people happy with his wonderful stories, he was loved and cherised by all and he will be missed by all. He married Margaret Whalen April 27, 1946 and she survives; father of John (Peggy) Meyer of Oak Lawn, IL, Joe (Kathy) Meyer of Evergreen Park, IL, Janet (Joel) Laux of Chicago, Jean (Churck) Adams of Naperville, IL, Jim (Cheryl) Meyer of Palos Hills, IL; grandfather of 14; great-grandfather of three. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 12 p.m. (Eastern Time) Saturday in Holy Family Catholic Church Decatur, MI with Fr. Richard Valls celebrant. Burial in Propsect Lake Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to the services at the church. Newell Funeral Home, Decatur, MI. is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Oct. 7, 2005.

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Pamela Kisala

October 16, 2005

I wish to express my profound sympathy to the Meyer family. Your grief is shared by many.

Jerry & Lynn McGovern

October 11, 2005

Our prayers and sympathy

Noreen Campbell

October 9, 2005

Jim, Cheryl, and family,



So sorry to hear about "Grandpa's" passing. I am glad you were all there to say good-bye. Our prayers are with you all.



Love,

The Campbells

Steve McGreal

October 7, 2005

Couldn't have asked for nicer neighbors and better people over the past decade than Otto and Marge. Otto seemed to live every day to the fullest and yet he always had time to pause for a friendly and most enjoyable visit. Christie Lake will certainly not be the same without his cheerful, upbeat physical presence, but I hope Marge and his family will find strength and comfort in his abiding spirit.

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