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Paul E. Meyers

Paul E. Meyers

  • BORN: May 2, 1925
  • DIED: June 29, 2009
  • LOCATION: Sarasota, FL
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D O McComb and Sons - Foster Park

6301 Fairfield Ave.
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
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“Amy,Marv,Jill,& Bob, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ”
1 of 10 | Posted by: Becky Shedd Gwen Ostrander IN

“Sorry to hear about Paul's passing.Our prayers are with the family.Enjoyed talking with Paul over at the clubhouse.Jim & Marge Bowman ”
2 of 10 | Posted by: James/Marge Bowman IN

“We were so sorry to hear about Paul. Our thoughts, prayers & love are with you all during this time. Our deepest sympathy,Helene & Willie ”
3 of 10 | Posted by: Helene & Willie Castellon NY

“We are very sorry to hear about your loss. He was a very nice man and we enjoyed the times we spent with him in Siesta Key while on vacation with... Read More » ”
4 of 10 | Posted by: Stephanie and Mike Markley IN

“To The Meyers Family, My love and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Uncle Buster is in a better place and having fun playing cards... Read More » ”
5 of 10 | Posted by: Linda Alexander Yoder, IN

“Jan,Sorry to read about Paul. We will keep both of you in our prayers. If you get up this way stop in. ”
6 of 10 | Posted by: Keith & Gwenn Mullendore IN

“To Don and Vivian So sorry to here about Buster,we have to remember all the good times we had as we grew up.My condolences to you and all the... Read More » ”
7 of 10 | Posted by: BonnieBultemeier Fort wayne IN

“To Don and Vivian So sorry to here about Buster,we have to remember all the good times we had as we grew up.My condolences to you and all the... Read More » ”
8 of 10 | Posted by: BonnieBultemeier Fort wayne IN

“Dear Aunt Janet & Family, We are so sorry for your loss. We know that Uncle Paul is at peace now,& that is comforting for everyone. We are... Read More » ”
9 of 10 | Posted by: Danette Hunter Holloway FL

“I have this feeling there's one more star up in the sky. And even though I never got a chance to meet Mr. Meyers, I know his brightness and... Read More » ”
10 of 10 | Posted by: Lynette Jackson Atlanta GA

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Paul E. "Buster" Meyers, 84, passed away Monday, June 29, 2009 in Fort Wayne. He was born May 2, 1925, and was nicknamed "Buster" at birth. He graduated from Arcola High School in 1943, where he played basketball for the Arcola Aces. He was a 4-H member and named "Healthiest Boy" in Allen County. In the late 1950's he was the catcher for the Wayne Candies fast pitch softball team, which won the city title. He was a member of the Arcola Volunteer Fire Department, where he served as treasurer. He was active in fund raising and other volunteer activities and was a member of the Angola VFW and American Legion Post 330, New Haven. Paul was a WWII veteran of the Army Air Corp. He was a member of the 2nd Air division, 328 Bomb Squadron, 93rd Bomb Group. He was a waist gunner on a B-24 Liberator and from his base in Norwich England, he completed 35 missions over Germany. He was honorably discharged on October 18, 1945 and later joined the 122nd Tactical Fighter Wing of the Fort Wayne Air National Guard and served in the Korean conflict. After serving his country he was employed by the International Harvester (IH), where he became the first Pipefitter/Steamfitter graduate from the IH apprentice program. He later became General Foreman of Pipefitter/Steamfitter Dept. 20. He retired from International Harvester in 1981. For The past 28 years he and his wife Janet have wintered in their Florida home at Jamaica Royale on Siesta Key and summered in Fort Wayne with all their children and grandchildren. He is survived by wife, Janet E. Meyers and seven children, Paul R. (Jane) Meyers Sr. of Fort Wayne; Ruth A. (Glen) Richardson of Fort Wayne; James M. (Deb) Meyers of Fort Wayne; Pamela J. (Harry) Bland of Dothan, Al; Stanley A. (Pam) Bradtmueller of New Haven; Amy M.(Marvin) Jacobowitz of Fort Wayne; Jill M. (Robert) Swygart of Fort Wayne; 20 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren; sister, Vivian Andress of Fort Wayne; brother, Donald E. (Patricia) Meyers of N. Fort Myers, Fl. Service 10 am Thursday at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 E. Dupont Road, with Pastor Stan Temme officiating. Calling 2 to 5 & 7 to 9pm Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens. Memorials to Lake George Lutheran Chapel Building Fund or Ronald McDonald House. To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com.

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Amy,Marv,Jill,& Bob, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Posted by: Becky Shedd Gwen Ostrander LaOtto, IN   July 02, 2009

Sorry to hear about Paul's passing.Our prayers are with the family.Enjoyed talking with Paul over at the clubhouse.Jim & Marge Bowman
Posted by: James/Marge Bowman Fort Wayne, IN   July 01, 2009

We were so sorry to hear about Paul. Our thoughts, prayers & love are with you all during this time. Our deepest sympathy,Helene & Willie
Posted by: Helene & Willie Castellon Wantagh, NY   July 01, 2009

We are very sorry to hear about your loss. He was a very nice man and we enjoyed the times we spent with him in Siesta Key while on vacation with Amy and Jason.Stephanie, Mike, and Alec Markley
Posted by: Stephanie and Mike Markley Bristol, IN   July 01, 2009

To The Meyers Family, My love and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Uncle Buster is in a better place and having fun playing cards with my Dad and his parents. I have many happy memories of our family get togethers as a child. I will remember them always. Love to you all, Linda (Goldielocks)
Posted by: Linda Alexander Yoder, IN   June 30, 2009

Jan,Sorry to read about Paul. We will keep both of you in our prayers. If you get up this way stop in.
Posted by: Keith & Gwenn Mullendore Frenont, IN   June 30, 2009

To Don and Vivian So sorry to here about Buster,we have to remember all the good times we had as we grew up.My condolences to you and all the family.Take care Bonnie Bultemeier
Posted by: BonnieBultemeier Fort wayne, IN   June 30, 2009

To Don and Vivian So sorry to here about Buster,we have to remember all the good times we had as we grew up.My condolences to you and all the family.Take care Bonnie Bultemeier
Posted by: BonnieBultemeier Fort wayne, IN   June 30, 2009

Dear Aunt Janet & Family, We are so sorry for your loss. We know that Uncle Paul is at peace now,& that is comforting for everyone. We are grateful for the time we had with the two in April. I consider myself so fortunate to have had the pleasure of dancing with Uncle Paul when you were here visiting. I thank you for that Aunt Janet. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless and Keep you all in his loving hands. With All Our Love, Danette & Mark
Posted by: Danette Hunter Holloway Jensen Beach, FL   June 30, 2009

I have this feeling there's one more star up in the sky. And even though I never got a chance to meet Mr. Meyers, I know his brightness and warmth will still reach the family making their nights a little less dark. With My Deepest Sympathy.Lynette Jackson
Posted by: Lynette Jackson Atlanta, GA   June 30, 2009

Visitation:

Wednesday July 01
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home
1320 East Dupont Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46825

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Funeral Service:

Thursday July 02
10:00 AM
D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home
1320 East Dupont Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46825

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Interment:

Thursday July 02
Covington Memorial Gardens
8408 Covington Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46804

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