James Robert Meyers

Meyers, James Robert “Jim” MADISON/HANCOCK/COTTAGE GROVE – James Robert “Jim” Meyers, age 79, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2014, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on Oct. 20, 1934, the son of Edson and Aileen (Oren) Meyers. Jim grew up on the East side of Madison graduating from East High School in 1953. He married Minolla (Toni) Walker and together they raised four children. Jim was employed with the State of Wisconsin Highway Department, retiring after 34 years of service. He and Toni then moved to the Hancock area where they have resided for the past 17 years. Jim loved nature and the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and feeding the deer and the birds. He was an excellent bowler in his younger years and remained an avid golfer. Jim is survived by his wife of 60 years; his daughters, Leana (David) Guelzow of Cottage Grove, Karla (Klaus) Perkins of Hancock, Diana Albrecht of Oregon; and son, Raymond of Gillette Wyo. He is further survived by eight grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Gerald and William; his sister, Mary Lou Schneider; a step-grandson; extended family members; and dear lifelong friends. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at Noon, on Friday, June 27, 2014. Burial will take place at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. In lieu of flowers, we request donations be made to Agrace HospiceCare in our father’s name. We wish to thank the caring and supportive staff of Agrace HospiceCare in Madison. We all have loved you so, and will miss you deeply. You will live in our hearts forever. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420