Wil Meyer

(From Fox Funeral Home)

Wilfred (Wil) G Meyer, age 84, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on April 22, 2025, at Mercy Hospital. Wil was born to Walter Meyer and Viola Wischmeier on February 3, 1941, in Lincoln, Missouri. He was baptized on February 23, 1941, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lincoln, Missouri, and confirmed on May 2, 1954, at the same church. He remained faithful to his vows throughout his life.

He was raised in Lincoln and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1959. Wil was united in marriage to Diane Dirks on July 2, 1972, in Hilbert, Wisconsin. Wil and Diane shared 52 years of marriage before Wil's death. The couple were blessed with three children, Christian (Abby) of Tacoma, Washington, Nathan (Shelly) and Ryan of Springfield, Missouri, and 6 grandchildren: Jordan Meyer, Regan Meyer, Erin Meyer, Grace Meyer, Ethan Meyer, and Leah Meyer, one great grandson, Noah Meyer; and two beloved nieces, Marjorie (David) Lutz and Diane (Dennis) Brockman. Wil was preceded in death by his parents and his only brother, Larry Meyer.

After high school, Wil helped his father on the family farm for two years and then enrolled in St. Paul's College in Concordia, Missouri. Upon graduation he went to Concordia Seward, for his bachelor's and master's degree, and became a Lutheran school teacher. He was employed as a principal and teacher in the Lutheran school system serving several congregations including Trinity Lutheran in Hilbert, Wisconsin; Zion Lutheran in Decatur, Indiana; St. Paul's Lutheran in Sedalia, Missouri; and Immanuel Lutheran in Lockwood, Missouri. 

Over the course of his sixty-year career, Wil served in other roles including Elderly Ministry, Lay Pastor, Bible Class teacher, and Catechism Classes. He loved teaching the Word to young people. When not working, his joy was reading scripture and living his life as a Christian. He found his biggest joy in his grandchildren and family time together. He got to spend Easter dinner with his family before his sudden death. When the whole family was together, he would always say how good it was to be together.

A visitation for Wil will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., at Faith Lutheran Church, 1517 E. Valley Water Mill Road in Springfield. A Celebration of Life service will follow the visitation at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Timothy Steckling and Rev. Gary Griffin officiating, with burial to follow at 3:00 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, located at Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural Lincoln, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made in Wil's memory to Faith Lutheran Church, 1517 E. Valley Water Mill Road, Springfield, MO 65803.

The gamily of Wil wishes to express their deepest gratitude to the nurses and doctors at Mercy Hospital for their amazing care of Wil.