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Frederick Allen Meyer
Frederick Allen Meyer July 7, 1948 - January 30, 2025
July 7, 1948 - January 30, 2025
Frederick Allen Meyer formerly of Plymouth, age 76.
Preceded in death by his parents: Arnold and Esther (Blobaum) Meyer; brothers: James and Gerald Meyer; sister, Charlotte Petersen.
Survived by his wife of 42 years, Deb; daughters: Brooke Gregory (Andy), Tessa Meyer, and Ricki Meyer (fiancé, Bill Shipley); grandchildren: Judson and Lea Gregory; brother, Dale Meyer (Arlene); many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Fred joined the United States Army on April 28, 1970. He took basic training at Fort Lewis, Washington. He was 1 of 4 squad leaders in his platoon. He graduated as PFC (E-3) and entered Advanced Individual Training at Fort Ord, California. Fred went for further Individual Training at Fort Benjamin in Harrison, Indiana. Upon graduation from there, with the rank of Specialist 4th Class (E-4), he was assigned to Fort Huachuca, Arizona, for his permanent duty station. After attaining the rank of Specialist (E-5) there, he was sent to Vietnam on May 30, 1971. He was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, United States Army Engineer Command as a Personnel Management Specialist in charge of Officer Records and higher enlisted records. He was honorably discharged from the Army on April 28, 1972. While voluntarily serving his country, Fred was awarded the Bronze Star, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Vietnam Service Medal.
Fred farmed for 20 years, then went to work for American Tool as a supervisor in assembly. He then took a job with Farmers Cooperative as a warehouse superintendent at the Plymouth Agronomy. Upon his retirement from the Farmers Co-Op he became a part-time maintenance supervisor for the village of Plymouth as well as serving on the village board, including two terms as chairman. Fred was a member of American Legion Post 243, serving as Commander, Financial Officer and Sergeant-at-Arms. He was a member of VFW Post 3113 of Fairbury. He also served in numerous positions at Peace Lutheran Church in rural Plymouth. Fred was baptized, confirmed and married in Peace Lutheran Church in Plymouth, as were his parents. Fred and Deb moved to Bellevue to be near their grandchildren. He joined Immanuel Lutheran Church where he continued to serve where needed. Fred volunteered with TeamMates, the VA Hospital in Omaha and with the Tri County Legion Baseball Organization. After he moved to Bellevue, he remained active in Post #243. Fred was committed to volunteering and service.
Memorial Service: Saturday, February 8, 2025, 11:00 a.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 104 Galvin Rd N, Bellevue, NE 68005
To view a live broadcast of the service, visit the website below and click the link on the Meyer obituary.
Inurnment: Immanuel Lutheran Church Columbarium
Military Honors: US Army National Guard Honor Guard /American Legion Post 243 / VFW Post 3113
In Lieu of Flowers Memorials to: Immanuel Lutheran Church, ourimmanuel.org/ Tri County Legion Baseball Organization
BELLEVUE MEMORIAL CHAPEL
Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler, 2202 Hancock Street, Bellevue, NE (402) 291-5000 www.bellevuefuneralchapel.com
Frederick Allen Meyer formerly of Plymouth, age 76.
Preceded in death by his parents: Arnold and Esther (Blobaum) Meyer; brothers: James and Gerald Meyer; sister, Charlotte Petersen.
Survived by his wife of 42 years, Deb; daughters: Brooke Gregory (Andy), Tessa Meyer, and Ricki Meyer (fiancé, Bill Shipley); grandchildren: Judson and Lea Gregory; brother, Dale Meyer (Arlene); many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Fred joined the United States Army on April 28, 1970. He took basic training at Fort Lewis, Washington. He was 1 of 4 squad leaders in his platoon. He graduated as PFC (E-3) and entered Advanced Individual Training at Fort Ord, California. Fred went for further Individual Training at Fort Benjamin in Harrison, Indiana. Upon graduation from there, with the rank of Specialist 4th Class (E-4), he was assigned to Fort Huachuca, Arizona, for his permanent duty station. After attaining the rank of Specialist (E-5) there, he was sent to Vietnam on May 30, 1971. He was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, United States Army Engineer Command as a Personnel Management Specialist in charge of Officer Records and higher enlisted records. He was honorably discharged from the Army on April 28, 1972. While voluntarily serving his country, Fred was awarded the Bronze Star, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Vietnam Service Medal.
Fred farmed for 20 years, then went to work for American Tool as a supervisor in assembly. He then took a job with Farmers Cooperative as a warehouse superintendent at the Plymouth Agronomy. Upon his retirement from the Farmers Co-Op he became a part-time maintenance supervisor for the village of Plymouth as well as serving on the village board, including two terms as chairman. Fred was a member of American Legion Post 243, serving as Commander, Financial Officer and Sergeant-at-Arms. He was a member of VFW Post 3113 of Fairbury. He also served in numerous positions at Peace Lutheran Church in rural Plymouth. Fred was baptized, confirmed and married in Peace Lutheran Church in Plymouth, as were his parents. Fred and Deb moved to Bellevue to be near their grandchildren. He joined Immanuel Lutheran Church where he continued to serve where needed. Fred volunteered with TeamMates, the VA Hospital in Omaha and with the Tri County Legion Baseball Organization. After he moved to Bellevue, he remained active in Post #243. Fred was committed to volunteering and service.
Memorial Service: Saturday, February 8, 2025, 11:00 a.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 104 Galvin Rd N, Bellevue, NE 68005
To view a live broadcast of the service, visit the website below and click the link on the Meyer obituary.
Inurnment: Immanuel Lutheran Church Columbarium
Military Honors: US Army National Guard Honor Guard /American Legion Post 243 / VFW Post 3113
In Lieu of Flowers Memorials to: Immanuel Lutheran Church, ourimmanuel.org/ Tri County Legion Baseball Organization
BELLEVUE MEMORIAL CHAPEL
Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler, 2202 Hancock Street, Bellevue, NE (402) 291-5000 www.bellevuefuneralchapel.com
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