Martin Regis Meagher
1925 - 2010
Martin Regis Meagher
1925 - 2010
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Martin Meagher Obituary
Loving husband of the late Victoria R. Meagher (nee Recupero), beloved father of Jane (Robert) Harper, Carol Scott (Curtis) Kyger of Hood River, Oregon, and Kaye (Joe) Vaughn; dearest grandfather of Kristin (Ben Stoner-Duncan) Harper of New York City, Megan Harper, Anna Cate and Madison Kyger of Portland, Oregon and Tori Basile; dear great-grandfather of Elliot T. Duncan; dear brother- in-law of Ann Boll, Louise Recupero, Victor (Rosemary) Recupero, and Peter (Mary) Recupero; dear son of the late Martin and Mary Meagher; dear brother of the late John Meagher; dear uncle and friend.
Marty and Vickie were the heart of our family. Marty watched over us and helped us with any of our problems. He instilled a love of nature, art and learning in us all. He loved talking to people and seemed to always have a connection to those he met. His Irish wit and cartoons were a source of great enjoyment to everyone.
He attended Beaumont High School and Washington University. During World War II he served in the Intelligence and Reconnaissance Section of the 1st Battalion, 272nd Infantry, 69th Division, the first Allied force to link up with the Russian forces at Torgau, Germany in 1945.
Martin's passion was gardening. He was a volunteer at the Missouri Botanical Garden for twenty-two years. He was one of five members of the MBG Daylily Association with his very dear friends Chick Buehrig, Lois Raley, Bill Lenz and Marvin Hook. He also was a member of the West County Daylily Club. Please think of him as you walk through the Jenkins Daylily Garden at MBG.
He was a Registered Professional Engineer, employed by Union Electric for forty plus years. During that time he worked on many projects, including substations, dispatch facilities and power plants, among them the Taum Sauk Pumped Hydro Project. He was the recipient of the St. Louis IEEE Engineering Award for the year 1989 for accomplishments in the field of Electrical Engineering, including design of control and protective systems for the reliable and economic operation of Union Electric's transmission, distribution and generation facilities.
Thank you to his doctor, Dr. Alan Braverman, for his kindness over many years, Dr. Robin Kundra, and to the ICU unit at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters for the loving care he received there.
We will miss you terribly Dad and Gramps!
The funeral service will be conducted in the chapel of HOFFMEISTER COLONIAL MORTUARY, 6464 Chippewa at Watson on Thurs., May 13, 2010 at 9:30 AM. Interment with full military honors will follow in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. If desired, please make expressions of sympathy in Martin's memory to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Visitation will be held at Hoffmeister Colonial on Wed. from 3-8 PM. Please share memories and condolences at www.hoffmeistercolonial.com.
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John Story
May 7, 2024
I love you, my best neighbor ever, Marty. I think of you often and our hours long conversations over the fence. One Love, my dear friend.
Pam Hardy
May 3, 2011
I just found out about this but I always had a wonderful time with Marty. I still have Billy Bird in my family. He and a daughter rescued the bird so Marty still lives with me. I will really miss the big Daylily Dig.
Whitney McAlister
May 21, 2010
I just wanted to say that I am so sorry for your loss. I was so sad when I walked into the ICU and saw that you all weren't there. Although I only spoke with Mr. Meagher briefly it was obvious how kind of a person he was. It was an honor to be able to care for him and a pleasure to meet you all. You have a wonderful family! I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Rose Schulte
May 13, 2010
Kaye and Joey:
When your heart is empty, filling it with happy memories will help find your smile again. I have a piece of him in my garden too. Love you both. Rose
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Maddie Kyger
May 12, 2010
I am so lucky I got to have you as my grandpa. I will always remember going on garden tours and getting to peek at your clay sculptures in the basement. I always admired the passion you had for art and gardening and will try to live my life as passionately. Thank you for your humor, guidance, and love.
I will miss you.
John Rogers
May 12, 2010
Marty was the kind of work mate you always cherished. He kept us in stitches with his humor and always had a helping hand extended. I will always hold him fondly in my memory.
Marian Morris (Parisi)
May 12, 2010
There are little things that will remind me of Mr. Meagher. The flower bulbs that he let me take from his garden on Comet before he moved. My did they come up wonderfully this spring. The other being his fast paced walk. I could not walk in the neighborhood because I was quickly put to shame of the excellent shape Mr. Meagher was in. He was a generous man and will be remembered always.
Judy Luebke Kooi
May 11, 2010
As I drove home into the Bissel Hills subdivision, I always admired the beautiful garden on Comet. I also walked early in the morning in the neighborhood and frequently saw a man who seemed to be the same man tending the garden. One morning I asked him if he was the gardener and he answered yes. I told him I liked to garden too...and thus began our friendship. Over the years Marty shared his love of gardening with me. He generously shared several of his hostas. In 2003 I moved to Florissant and many of the hostas went with me and are thriving to this day. I recently visited him (mid-April)at his new home and he enthusiastically gave me a tour of his new garden and all the plans he had to further develop it. I admired his energy! As I spend time in my garden I will fondly remember Marty and give a little extra TLC to the plants he gave me.
John Walsh
May 11, 2010
So sorry that Betty and I can't be there for the funeral to celebrate Marty's life. I worked with him at UE for about 30 yrs and considered him an outstanding engineer and a true friend. We worked on many projects together and traveled and lived together on many trips. I feel so fortunate to have had Marty in my life. My condolences to all the family and again, sorry we can't be there. God Bless
Jane and Bob Harper
May 11, 2010
Oh, Dad. So much to be done, so little time. Hope we learned our lessons well and can live life and look forward to the future like you did. There are two huge, empty places in our hearts now. Weren't we lucky to have you and mom as our parents.
Theresa Gremminger
May 11, 2010
I am a drafter at Ameren (former Union Electric) and knew Marty. From an art lover and cartoonist myself I marveled at how fast he would come up with an appropriate cartoon that was both witty and true! Very talented! Marty was so sweet and modest and very helpful. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sad time.
Pam Hardy
May 10, 2010
I'm so honored that I was able to bid for his last daylilies at the auction. I still have Billy Bird (for whichever daughter helped catch him). You always had an upbeat attitude and I admired you for it. I know you're at peace but I'll miss you lots. Love Pam WCDS
Walter
May 10, 2010
My condolences to Marty's family. May God keep Marty and comfort those who love him. Sincerely,
An old neighbor from Comet.
Maureen Northrup
May 10, 2010
I worked with Marty at Union Electric (now Ameren) for just a short time before his retirement. He was a patient teacher and "gentle" man in every sense of the word. Whenever someone was retiring, I called Marty and he provided a hilarious cartoon. What a guy he was! How fortunate we were to have him. You are in my prayers
May 10, 2010
Kaye,
So sorry for your loss. God bless.
Gary and Kelly Smith
Ron Azzanni
May 10, 2010
I met Marty at the West County Daylily Club, what a super man. We visited with each other over the last three to four years. He always talked about his wife and wonderful children. He being Irish and her being Italian and his in laws that he was close to sisters I think. At Christmas I took to him at the new house Italian cookies as I am Italian also. He was a real joy to be with and talk to and what a great wit of humor. Last I spoke to Marty was about 5 weeks ago I think. and he was ready for the daylilyes to start. I will miss his friendship and his wonderful knowledge quit a smart man and he will always be in my prayers.
May 9, 2010
Marty Meagher and I graduated from Beaumont High in the Class of June 1943 .Though I didn't have a close relationship with Marty,Bob Shillito a fellow classmate did. He and Marty used to trade Comic Books when they were kids. I will join Marty when It is my turn to rest at Jefferson Barracks In the space my wife is occupying..Frank Finklang Lt Col USAF Ret.
John & Sally Drennan
May 9, 2010
To Marty, an Irish Blessing
May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face.
And rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.
You will be greatly missed my friend.
Kristin Harper
May 9, 2010
We will miss you so much, grandpa. I loved seeing the movie--I had never seen many of those photos, and Elliot loved getting to see grandpa as a kid and young man. We will be thinking of him, and of the whole family. So many wonderful memories.
Kaye Vaughn
May 9, 2010
We miss you terribly Dad. I stole your t-shirts and sweat pants and I am wearing them to feel like it is a hug from you. We will take good care of your flowers so they will live on for more great grand babies to enjoy. We will take care of your house and honor you in everything we do! Love you and miss you so much. Kaye
Kaye Vaughn
May 9, 2010
We miss you Dad! We will take good care of your flowers so they live on for more great grand babies to enjoy. We will take care of your house and remember you always in everything we do.
L W
May 9, 2010
We miss you terribly Uncle Marty. We know you are gardening on a cloud with Aunt Vickie, though, and that brings a great smile to our faces. You are all in our thoughts and hearts. Much love from NM.
Theresa Lee (Parisi)
May 9, 2010
Marty, you will be truly missed. I remember seeing you every day walking with a big smile on your face. You were always a joy to say "Hi" to in the morning.
Kaye, Jane, Scottie & family
My prayers & sympathy are with you guys now and for always. Love you guys.
Theresa Lee & family
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