Irene Meyer

Irene H. Meyer, age 90, of Garnavillo, IA, died Friday, June 21, 2013, at the Elkader Care Center. She was born on May 21, 1923, in Luana Iowa to William and Ella (Funk) Moeller. Irene received her education from the local country school near Luana. On June 7, 1947, Irene was married to Lloyd Meyer at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Luana. This union blessed them with a son named Larry. For many years, Irene farmed beside her husband as they raised their son together. Irene was very involved with St. Peters Church from teaching Sunday School to working with the Ladies organizations. She performed cleaning services for the local bank and motel for many years and she was an avid gardener. Irene had a green thumb and very talented in growing vegetables and making her home look beautiful with a wide variety of flowers. Irene is survived by her son Larry (NaDyne) Meyer; two grandchildren, Jeremy (Jennifer) Meyer and Katie (Brian Bankes) Meyer; six great grandchildren, Lorelai Meyer, Gracie Sprankle, Ryan Hall, Loreli Hall and Conner Meyer; one sister Dolores Fischer and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one sister; three brothers and one brother in law.Visitation: Monday 10:00- 11:00 A.M, June 24, 2013 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church Garnavillo, IowaFuneral Service: Monday 11:00 A.M. June 24, 2013 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church Garnavillo, IowaInterment: Garnavillo Community Cemetery Service Information A service summary is not available