Milton Meyer

Ellinwood, KS

Milton M. Meyer, 88, passed away at Woodhaven Care Center in Ellinwood, KS on January 5, 2015.  He was born on the family farm on September 15, 1926 near Ellinwood, KS to Fred and Dena (Siefkes) Meyer. He was a farmer and a cattleman who lived his entire life on the home place where he was born. Milton married his sweetheart Joyce (Schrader) Meyer on July 22, 1951 in Ellinwood. He was a very active member of the First Baptist Church and was always proud to support the local school system. Milton was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Meyer who died on February 14, 2008; his parents; brother, Fred Meyer; and sister, Mildred Pauls.

Survivors include son, Dan Meyer (Kathy) Wichita, KS; daughters, Carolyn Schneider (Lee) Ellinwood, KS, Sharon Sturgis, Ellinwood, KS, Janell Meyer, Gypsum, CO; brothers, Don Meyer (Donna) Garden City, KS, Bob Meyer (Marilyn) Garden City, KS, and Rich Meyer (Jean) Hutchinson, KS. Other survivors include 9 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life is planned for Friday January 9th at 1:00 P.M at the First Baptist Church South of Ellinwood. A visitation is scheduled for January 8th from 2:00-7:00 P.M. on January 8th at Minnis Chapel in Ellinwood with family receiving friends from 5-7 P.M. on Friday Jan.  Memorials are suggested to the North American Baptist Missions, Heifer International, or Ellinwood Public Education & Library Foundation in care of Minnis Chapel, PO Box 246, Ellinwood, KS 67526.