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Reta Meier

1941 - 2020

Reta Meier obituary, 1941-2020, Cedar Rapids, IA

BORN

1941

DIED

2020

FUNERAL HOME

Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery Funeral Home

4200 First Avenue NE

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Reta Meier Obituary

RETA MEIER Cedar Rapids Reta Meier, 78, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family. Due to COVID-19, a private graveside service will be held at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Jack; son, Jeff (Taree); daughter, Julie Kann (John Hunte); grandchildren, Andy and Spenser Kann, Peyton and Sierra Meier; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Floyd (Mary) and Eldon (Marie); and sisters, Evanelle (Sam) and Edna (Cliff). She was preceded in death by her parents; and son, Jack Jr. Reta was born June 24, 1941, to parents Floyd and Katherine Manwiller, in Cedar Rapids. She graduated from Jefferson High School in 1959. Reta married Jack Meier in Cedar Rapids on May 27, 1961. She enjoyed Silver Sneakers, playing dominos, retiree dinners, lunches with high school friends, crossword puzzles, casino trips, and spending time with family. Reta was a four-time survivor of cancer, and succumbed to number five. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to American Cancer Society in Reta's name. Online condolences may be left at cedarmemorial.com.

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Published by The Gazette on May 11, 2020.

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Lucille Eastman Jensen

May 13, 2020

i remember when we were kids and the Manwiller cousins from Cedar Rapids would visit for a week in the summer. Reta always wanted to see the bull and go to a free show.

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Anne Dean

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Lynnette McDonnell

May 12, 2020

Jack,
I am so sorry to hear that Reta passed. I so enjoyed working with you both at the credit union when I was working there. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Don Henry

May 11, 2020

My deepest sympathies To Jack and the entire family. R.I.P. cousin Rita.

May 11, 2020

Rita was such a gentle lady. She will be missed. My thoughts a prayers go to Jack and the rest of the family. Sneakers will not be the same. Rest in peace, my friend.
Sue Bailey

Joyce Black

May 11, 2020

Reta was a good friend, class mate and will be missed. I enjoyed our conversation during our monthly lunches with Jefferson ladies. Rest in peace Reta

JUDY WILKINS

May 11, 2020

Jack and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you all. What a shock when I opened obits and saw her picture.

Barb Merrifield Russell

May 11, 2020

Reta and I grew up together and I remember spending many hours with hr and the neighborhood kids. My deepest sympathy o you, Jack d family.

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