Anna Mae Meyer

GARNAVILLO, IOWA

Anna Mae Meyer, 90, of Garnavillo, Iowa passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Elkader Care Center.

Anna Mae was born on July 29, 1933 on her parents’ family farm in Garnavillo, the daughter of George and Georgianna (Brown) Beckett. She married Leroy H. Meyer in June of 1952.

Anna Mae enjoyed sewing and embroidering. She had a big heart and willing to help anyone she met. She was an excellent caretaker and worked at Guttenberg Care Center for some time. She loved tending to her garden and flowers. She had a strong faith and a devoted member of St. Peter Lutheran Church.

She is survived by her sister, LuAnn (Reynold) Schmerbach; in-laws: Nancy Beckett, Serenus Eglseder, and cousins, many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, LeRoy H. Meyer; siblings: William “Bill” Beckett, Emma Jean Eglseder, Marlin (Carol) Beckett, Carson (Pat) Beckett, and many in-laws.

Visitation will be held from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Garnavillo. Funeral services will commence at 10:30 a.m. with burial to follow in Garnavillo City Cemetery. Pastor David Lenth will officiate.

A special thank you to the Meyer relatives who spent time with Anna Mae in her final weeks, and to all her faithful friends and neighbors, especially, Curt and Sue Kuenzel.

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Morris Funeral Home in Garnavillo is assisting the family and information is available at www.morrisfuneralhomes.com. Memorials may be sent to Morris Funeral Home (in care of the deceased) 207 South 1st St, Guttenberg, IA 52052.