Russell H

Meyers

Congratulations to Russell H. Meyers, 82, Lake Mills, who was asked by the Lord to join him in life eternal on Friday, April 18, 2014. He was surrounded by his family during his journey to heaven.

He was born on May 11, 1931, the son of the late Raymond and Ardis (Ryder) Meyers in the Town of Portland.

Russell married Darlene Rae Farr on January 22, 1955 at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lake Mills.

He worked for many years as an over-the-road truck driver. Most of those years were spent at Schweiger Furniture in Jefferson. He took pride in being able to say he delivered to all 48 continental states in his semi.

Russell enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and going out to coffee with his buddies. In particular, he loved watching his grandchildren grow and attending their many activities.

Survivors include his wife, Darlene; with whom they were blessed with four children, Lonnie (Jane) Meyers of Lake Mills, Marcie (Rodney) Scott of Eau Claire, Jonie Meyers of Lake Mills, Gary (Karen) Meyers of Irving, TX; they were further blessed with grandchildren and great grandchildren, Russell (Jennifer) Meyers, Marissa, Amelia and Carson of Beaver Dam, Gretchen (James) Simon and Liam of Fort Atkinson, Lindsey (Joel) Carey of Fort Atkinson, and Travis Meyers of Lake Mills; sister-in-law, Betty Christensen; brother-in-law, David Stignani; niece, Karen Dietrich; nephews, Dennis Christensen, Jon, Mark, Neil and Dale Stignani of Shafer, MN.

Also preceding in death was a sister, Judith Stignani; mother-in-law, Marie Farr; brother-in-law, Gordon Christensen.

Russ will be remembered for his big smile, his wink, and his life lessons.

You will always be in our hearts. Enjoy heaven, Papa!

A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, April 21, 2014, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Visitation will be on Monday from 9:00 a.m. at the church until the time of service.

If desired, memorials may be made to the church or the Lake Mills EMS.

A special thanks to the caring and supportive staff at Willowbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Fort Memorial Hospital.

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