Lloyd Myers' Obituary
LLOYD D. MYERS
WAUPACA, WISCONSIN Age 93 passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2007 surrounded by his family at Bethany Home in Waupaca where he was a resident for the past 3 years. He was born August 30, 1914 in Minneapolis, KS; son of John A. and Margaret M. (Schmidt) Myers. On May 8, 1938, Lloyd married Naomi M. Warren in Minneapolis, KS. He served during WWII in the U.S. Army Air Corp from 1942-1946. Lloyd worked for 33 years as a sales manager for Allis Chalmers Manufacturing Company in Milwaukee, WI before retiring in 1971. After retiring, he became manager of the Chamber of Commerce in Minneapolis, KS from 1971-1976. Lloyd and Naomi moved to Waupaca, WI in 1976 and Lloyd served as manager for the Chamber of Commerce in Waupaca until 1985. During his years in Waupaca, Lloyd also became the Executive Director of the Waupaca Industrial Development Corporation. He was a member of the Waupaca Lion’s Club, member of the Masonic Lodge F. & A.M. 123 and O.E.S. 107, and worked with the Boy Scouts. His favorite hobbies included playing golf and bridge. Lloyd was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Waupaca, WI. Lloyd is survived by:
Wife: Naomi Myers of Waupaca, WI
Children: L. David (Aurora) Myers of Onalaska, WI
Sharie (Thomas) Anderson of Ogdensburg, WI
Grandchildren: Allison (Bryan) Collins of Onalaska, WI
Kotti Anderson of Milwaukee, WI
Megan (Bjorn) Broten of Holmen, WI
Adam (significant other, Tina Lumby) Anderson of Clintonville, WI
Daughter-in-law: Barbara Myers of Onalaska, WI
Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Margaret Myers; grandson, Shane Anderson; brother, Darrell Myers; and two sisters, Edna Smith and Erma Arlene Myers. A Private Family Memorial Service will be held at a later date at the Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca. Burial of cremains will be at the Central WI Veterans Memorial Cemetery in King, WI in the spring. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the First United Methodist Church in Waupaca and to the Salvation Army. The Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca is assisting the family with arrangements. HOLLY FUNERAL HOME
526 S. Main Street
Waupaca, WI 54981
www.hollyfuneralhome.com
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