Richard Meyer

Richard W. Meyer, 84, of Cape Girardeau died at his home Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022.

He was born March 15, 1938, in St. Louis to Walter A. and Reva E. Meyer. He and Janet Sue Muench were married Aug. 12, 1960, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville, Missouri.

Richard graduated from Perryville High School in 1956. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army and served from June 1956 to May 1959, spending a considerable amount of time in Texas and Korea.

After discharge from the Army, he enrolled at Southeast Missouri State University and attended classes until accepting a position with a finance office. In 1970, he began a 30-year career with Southeast Hospital working in a number of management positions including approximately 16 years as an assistant administrator. He retired in 2001.

Richard and his wife, Janet, truly enjoyed traveling and with their years together visited all 50 states and several foreign countries. When they weren't working or traveling, you could find them on one of their favorite fishing lakes.

Richard was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau and served on different church boards and committees.

Family survivors include brother-in-law, John Muench; two sisters-in-law, Martha Muench and Vera Meyer; two nieces; and three nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet; parents; and a brother, Robert.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home.

Funeral will follow at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Douglas Breite officiating.

Burial will follow at Fairmount Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church, Trinity Lutheran School or a favorite charity.

Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.