Arthur John Myers, 95 of Winona died Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Sauer Healthcare.
Art was born September 10, 1927 in Winona to John and Frieda (Hahn) Myers. He graduated from Winona Senior High in 1945. Art served in the United States Navy as a fireman and machinist in Guam during the end of WWII. On May 20, 1950, he married Nadine Panzer at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church in Winona. He began his career with the United States Postal Service working on the mail train on routes throughout the Midwest. Once the mail trains were no longer running, he began working at the La Crosse post office where he remained until his retirement. Art was an active member of St. Martin’s Lutheran Church as well as a lifetime member of the VFW.
Art enjoyed deer hunting and fishing, especially trout fishing on Rush Creek. He also loved watching all sports, played football and was a speed skater in his younger years.
He is survived by his children, Barb (Ron) Meier of Fort Myers, FL and Bruce (Lisa) Myers of Burnsville, MN; four grandchildren, Lance Meier (Fabiola Aguilara) of Minneapolis, Travis Meier of Minneapolis, Ross (Rachel) Myers of Evergreen, CO and Alyssa Myers (fiancé, Joshua Crim) of Lansing, MI; great-grandchildren, Elijah Coyne, Sterling Myers and Aubrey Myers; sister-in-law, Delores Myers of Winona and nieces and nephews.
Art was preceded in death by his wife, Nadine; grandson, Jordan Myers; brother, Harold Myers and sister, Mardelle Mostert.
Memorial Service will be 12 p.m., Tuesday, January 10, 2022 at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church with the Reverend Richard A. Moore officiating. Visitation will be 11 a.m., until the time of the service. He will be laid to rest with Military Honors at Woodlawn Cemetery at a later date. Memorials are preferred to St. Martin’s Lutheran Church or Sauer Healthcare. Hoff Celebration of Life Center – Goodview is assisting the family with arrangements. www.hofffuneral.com.
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St. Martin's Lutheran church
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