Charles F. Meyer Jr.

Charles F. Meyer Jr., 84, passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, at Grafton Hospital. Chuck was born Dec. 11, 1936, in Youngstown, Ohio, son of the late Charles F. Meyer Sr. and Grace (nee Stadler) Meyer. His family moved to Cecil in 1945. He graduated from Bonduel High School in 1955. He served four years in the Navy and was honorably discharged in 1959. He married Caroline (nee Brusewitz) in 1959, relocated to the Milwaukee area and, in 1966, moved to Menomonee Falls where they raised their two girls. On Oct. 24, 2021, Chuck and Caroline celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary. After completing his five-year steamfitters’ apprenticeship in 1966, Chuck was able to retire at the age of 61. After a very fulfilling career as a steamfitter, Chuck and Caroline built their retirement home on Shawano Lake in 1997. Chuck enjoyed many hobbies with his family including snowmobiling, motorcycle rides and boating on Shawano Lake. Chuck and Caroline ventured out on many vacations in the states and abroad. Chuck was an avid sports enthusiast, supporting his Wisconsin teams and always enjoyed a round of golf with his friends and family. Survivors include his wife, Caroline; two daughters, Corie (Keith) Rivers and Connie (Gary) Weissling; grandchildren, Joseph (Nicole) Rivers, Jamie (Robert) Limbach, Jake and Josh Weissling; and great-grandchildren, Aubrey and Blake Rivers. Further survived by his brother, Don (Ileen) Meyer; brother-in-law, Milt (Jean) Brusewitz; and many loving nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Saturday, Nov. 13, from 1-2 p.m. at Wisconsin Memorial Park Chapel of the Chimes, 13235 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield, followed by a celebration of life at 2 p.m. A light luncheon will follow the celebration at the Wisconsin Memorial Park Family Center. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Fisher House Wisconsin, to support veterans’ and military families who need temporary housing, would be appreciated. For online condolences, please visit www.schramkafuneralhome.com. Schramka Funeral Home in Menomonee Falls is serving the family. 262-251-0330.