Christian Biography of John Phillip Meyer

John (Phil) Meyer, 79, Superior, NE passed to his heavenly home on January 1, 2021. Hospice helped getting "Papa John" moved to his home on Christmas morning from Good Sam's for his Christmas Wish of being home with his Family for Christmas.

He was born on August 18, 1941 in Deshler, Nebraska, the son of John and Vecelia (Sallie) Meyer. John graduated from Ree Heights High School in South Dakota. He was a member of the Ree Heights Congregational Church, Congregational United Church of Christ in Geneva, NE, and friends of the Pringle, South Dakota United Methodist Church and Superior First United Methodist Church, Superior, NE. He was a lifetime member of the VFW.

John always needed a new challenge to keep him motivated which promoted him to change careers about every ten years. Graduating University of Nebraska Lincoln in Mechanized Ag and United States Marine Corps to Farmer/Rancher, to oldest "rookie" on the Nebraska State Patrol to Log Home Contractor. He built their retirement Log Home in the Black Hills of South Dakota in 2004 where they could pursue their motorcycle hobby of riding the State and National Parks in the Western United States. His dog Sioux always rode with them on their trips. They moved back to Nebraska in November 2019 to be closer to Family.

John was married to Karen (Bauer) Meyer at the Congregational Church in Ree Heights, South Dakota, May 13, 1962. They were married for 59 years. They had 3 sons: Michael John (Heather) Meyer, Peyton, Co., Shawn David (Sandy) Meyer, Davenport, NE, and Justin Philip Meyer, Geneva, NE. Ten grandchildren: Laci, Kristen, Alex, Halla, Keaton, Shaela, Luke, Tate, Lexi, and Cruze Meyer. Three Great Grandchildren: Hayden, Foxx, and Riley. Mother-in-law: Marion Hill of Superior, NE.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Gary Meyer and a Grandson J.D. Meyer.

Memorial Services at: First United Methodist Church, Superior, Nebraska

Time of Service: Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 10:30 am

Clergy: Pastor Natalie Faust

Private Family Inurnment: Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak, Nebraska

Memorials to: in care of the family

Megrue-Price Funeral Home, 750 N Commercial, Superior, Nebraska 68978 Phone 402-879-3900