Jack Whalen Meyer

Jack Whalen Meyer 67, of DeKalb, Missouri, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025 in DeKalb. He was born November 5, 1957 in Leavenworth, KS, son of the late Lucille and Donald Meyer. He graduated from Lansing High School, and worked on the Union Pacific Railroad for 40 years as a Maintenance Supervisor. He married Denise Reagan on September 28, 1985, and the rest is history. He enjoyed shooting, working on firearms, reloading ammunition, and working and tinkering on cars. Jack loved taking things apart, and spending time with his family and grandchildren. He was a member of Sugar Creek Christian Church. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Duane Meyer, and grandson, Braxton Meyer. Survivors include: wife, Denise E Meyer of the home, sons, Zachary (Makayla) Meyer of Dearborn, MO, and Reagan (Kelsey Smith) Meyer of Rushville, MO, brother, Michael (Bea) Meyer, sister, Mary Ruth (Mark) Nienhueser, sister-in-law, Cindy Meyer, and grandsons, Emmitt Meyer, Bosten Horner, and Gatlin Meyer.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 - 8:00 PM on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Rupp Funeral Home. Funeral Service 11:00 am, Friday, June 27, 2025 at Sugar Creek Christian Church. Memorials are requested to the Sugar Creek Christian Church. Online condolences, obituary and public live stream at www.ruppfuneral.com.