Peter Franklin Meyer

Peter was born on March 2, 1936, in Harbor Beach, Michigan, the son of the late Arnold and Gertrude (nee: Koss) Meyer. Peter was raised in Michigan's thumb area of Harbor Beach and later served in the United States Army during the Korean War.

With thanks and praise from a grateful nation, Peter returned home to Michigan and joined the workforce.  He married the love of his life, Celia Leavine, on June 6, 1959, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Port Austin. Peter knew from the moment he saw Celia that she was the one for him and the couple would enjoy over 60 amazing years together.

Peter had a mechanical mind coupled with a disciplined work ethic... He was a mechanic and truck driver his entire life. Peter retired from Anchor Motor Freight in 1993 after many years of faithful service.

When Peter was not working or donating his time to his church, he enjoyed playing cards, visiting the casinos, and playing scratch-off lottery tickets.  However, his greatest love was spending time with his family.

Peter is survived by his loving wife of over 60 years, Celia Meyer.  He was the dearest father of  John Meyer, Carrie Meyer, Colleen (Eli) Stankiewicz, and Jeffrey Meyer. He was the cherished grandfather of Jeffrey Meyer, Jr, and brother to Kenneth (Donna) Meyer, Edward Meyer, Gertrude Meyer, and Patricia (Ronald) Gross.  Peter was preceded in death by his daughter, Laurie Ann Meyer, his brothers Arnold and Leo Meyer, and sister, Mary Meyer.

Visitation for Mr. Meyer will be held Monday, June 10th from 3-9pm with a 6:30pm Rosary Service at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12 1/2 mile).  Mr. Meyer will lie in state Tuesday 10am at St. Faustina Catholic Church in Warren, (formerly St. Edmund), until the time of the Funeral Mass at 10:30am. 

Memorial donations appreciated to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, www.pancan.org    Please share memories of Mr. Meyer at his guest book below.