Eugene H. “Gene” Meyers, 92, of East Peoria, passed away at 1:50 a.m. on Tuesday, December 11, 2012, at Proctor Hospital in Peoria. Graveside services and interment will be at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, December 14, 2012, at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria, with Military Funeral Honors provided by the U.S. Navy. Gene’s nephew, Danny H. Schoenheider from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, will officiate. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. on Friday at Clary Funeral Home, 3004 West Lake Avenue, in Peoria. Gene was born in Davenport on September 20, 1920, a son of Herbert John and Margaret Elizabeth (Forlaufer) Meyers. They preceded him in death, along with his brother-in-law, Roll Schoenheider, and nephew, Troy Meyers. He is survived by his sister, Darlene Schoenheider of Morton; brother, William C. “Bill” (Deborah) Meyers of Martina, GA; four nieces; and four nephews. Gene retired in 1974, after thirty years of service, as a mechanic for Caterpillar, Inc Tech Center in East Peoria. He was a World War II U.S. Navy Veteran, serving on an aircraft carrier in the Pacific. He earned the Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon with Six Stars, the Philippine Liberation with One Bronze Star, the American Theatre Ribbon, the Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.
He was a member of the Spring Bay American Legion Post 1115 and a Life Member, Past Commander and Military Order of the Cootie with the East Peoria VFW Post 2078. Memorial contributions may be made in Gene’s memory to the American Heart Association.
| Nancy Fischer |
To My Friends and Family of Gene Meyers |
December 13, 2012 |
I just want to past on my sincere sympathies to all of the Meyers Family. It has been years since I have seen any of you, but want you all to know how often I think of the fun times we (my sister, Mom and Dad and myself) enjoyed spending time with your family. The Meyers family will always be in our thoughts and prayers. I sincerely hope that Gene's last days were good ones and you all were able to spend time together. May he rest in peace. I'm sure Herb and Margaret and my mom and dad will be playing cards and having a good time. Gene can now join in the fun.
Sincerely,
Nancy Bain Fischer
