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Wilson Mortuary - SalemRichard Meyer Obituary
Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 26, 2026, in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 26, 2026, in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Burial to follow in the Dry Fork Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Wilson Mortuary of Salem, Missouri.
Richard is survived by his daughter: Connie Goodwin of Salem, MO; son: Jerry Meyer and wife Sandra of Bismarck, MO; sister: Linda Edwards of Indiana; brother: Larry Meyer and wife Mary Ann of Indiana; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and dear friends.
Preceding him in death were his wife of sixty-eight years: Emma (Milam) Meyer; parents: Oscar and Thelma Meyer; and his brothers: Alan Meyer and Dennis Meyer.
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Memorial Contributions may be made in memory of Richard Meyer to St. Jude Children's Hospital and left with Wilson Mortuary. Memorial Envelopes will be available.
Condolences may be left online at www.wilsonmortuary.com
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