Richard "Dick" Meyers

It is with great sadness that the family of Richard 'Dick' Howard Meyers announce his passing on January 1st, 2016, at the Michigan Masonic Home in Alma, MI. Dick was born on November 27th in Adrian, MI to Howard and Theresa (Smalley) Meyers. He served in the Army from 1946-1948 and was stationed in Japan. He graduated from Bowling Green University, where he was Party Chairman for Sigma Alpha Epsilon, which proved a source of many humorous and fond memories for him. He married Doris Stevens, whom he doted on and remained devoted to for her entire life, on August 1, 1953. He worked for Dana Corporation for many years, mainly under the title of Production Control Manager. Dick was and is known around town as being a colorful and entertaining character. He lived out loud - in every possible way. He had a greeting for everyone he met, and probably a humorous remark or two; he definitely loved his laughs and would try to get you to join in on his enjoyment of life. He was never without a canine companion, and achieved good success at training and showing them in competition. He loved to work in the out-of-doors, and was always on the go - gardening, swimming in Wampers Lake, camping, organizing genealogy hunts for the grandchildren, you name it - he was truly a man of many interests and capabilities. After his retirement he and Doris would travel often to Florida, where they had a vacation home and a community, or to Canada, another favorite spot. The myriad family stories about Dick are pretty legendary, and are trotted out again and again to gales of fond laughter. Like the titular character in his favorite movie, "What About Bob," Dick Meyers was a completely unique individual, and no one in the family is quite sure his like will be seen again. Dick is preceded in death by his brother Robert, his parents Howard and Theresa, and by his beloved wife Doris, who passed on June 25th, 2008. He is survived by his three children: Cynthia (Meyers) Seales, of Alma, MI; Richard Meyers, of Arkansas, and Caroline Meyers of Addison, MI. He has six grandchildren: Bethany (Seales) Hanson, David Seales, Sarah Souders, Samantha Souders, Benjamin Brown, and Richelle Meyers. Dick also has six great-grandchildren survive him: Zoe, Isaiah, Paul, Violet, Leonard, and Brice. He also leaves behind his most faithful companion: Skippy, his beloved miniature schnauzer. There will be a small graveside service performed by the Reverend Joel Sarault at Oakwood Cemetery this Thursday, January 7th, at 2 pm.

Richard "Dick" Meyers

November 25, 1927 - January 1, 2016