Statler Family Obituaries
Meyr, Olga C.
Olga C. Meyr, 89, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Monday, January 21, 2013 at the Lutheran Nursing Home. She had lived in the Lutheran Home Complex since 2000.
She was born September 19, 1923, in New Wells, MO, daughter of Walter and Ida Leimbach Meyr.
The center of Olga’s life has always been her Lutheran faith. She was baptized September 30, 1923, and confirmed on May 21, 1937 at the Lutheran church in New Wells. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Gordonville since 1957, but also attended other Lutheran services. Olga enjoyed spending time with her friends and family, reading, vegetable gardening, and quilting.
She was a natural caregiver, and supported herself in life by caring for others in their homes.
Olga is known for being a hard worker, patriotic, and having a helping spirit.
Loving survivors include; a nephew, Donny Meyr; and two nieces, Nancy Meyr and Carolyn Meyr, all of Cape Girardeau.
She was preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law, Marvin H. and Allene Meyr, and a nephew, Kenneth Meyr.
Friends may call Wednesday, January 23, 2013 from 9:30 until time of service at Zion Lutheran Church in Gordonville.
The funeral service will be Wednesday, at 10:00 AM at the church, with the Rev. Wayne Schwiesow officiating.
Interment will follow in Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Gordonville.
Memorials may take the form of contributions to Zion Lutheran Church Repair Fund, or the church or charity of choice.
Printed in the Tuesday, January 22, 2013 edition of the Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau, MO.
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