Retha Meyer

Retha Mae Meyer, one of three children of Harry and Marie (McLain) Kiser was born on her parents farm near Pacific Junction, Iowa on October 7, 1925. Retha was baptized at the Pacific Junction United Methodist Church and attended Lincoln Country School near her home. She graduated from Glenwood High School in 1943 and attended Commercial Extension School in Omaha. She became a secretary for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Omaha and later returned to Glenwood to work in the Mills County Court House.
Retha and her high school classmate, Karl Meyer were married in Norfolk, VA where Karl was serving in the military. Their marriage was blessed with a daughter Aurel. Following Karl's military career, they retired to Glenwood where Karl died in 1973. Retha continued to live in Glenwood until marrying Karl's brother Bill Meyer of Lincoln, NE where they made their home. Following Bill's death, Retha continued to live in Lincoln eventually becoming a resident of Mildred Manor where she died on September 28, 2003. Retha had attained the age of 77 years, 11 month, and 21 days. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands Karl Meyer and Bill Meyer, and sister Helen Osborn. Retha is survived by her daughter Aurel of Kemah, TX, sister Joan Ludington of Glenwood, nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends.