Mary L. Meyer

MRS. MARY L. MEYER SAGINAW TWP., MICHIGAN Mary was called home to her Lord on Monday, August 26, 2024, from Edgewood Assisted Living in Saginaw Twp. She was 93 years old. Mary Lois (Scholl) Meyer was born on March 20, 1931, Deshler, Ohio, to the late William and Marvel (Adams) Scholl. Upon graduation from Deshler High School, Mary attended Davis Business College in Toledo, Ohio, where she met her lifelong friend and future sister-in-law Donna Meyer. After graduation, Mary moved to Port Angeles, Washington, where she worked as a secretary for the Fiberboard Paper Mill. Mary was married to Paul E. Meyer on January 1, 1954, in Deshler, Ohio. He survives her. Mary was a consummate homemaker. While raising five children, she used her many talents as a seamstress, gardener, super home cook and baker. She was very talented at cross stitch and leaves behind many beautiful pieces. She was a faithful member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, where she served as volunteer bookkeeper for many years. She volunteered at the school as a Brownie Leader, room mother, and cafeteria helper, as well as serving in many positions in the Parent Teacher League. She and Paul treasured their friendships with HCLC staff and members for nearly 70 years. Mary was a great bowler and for many years enjoyed participating in a ladies morning league as well as couples league with Paul. Her skill enabled her to best her grown children and grandchildren handily. Mary and Paul were also blessed with many years of Christian fellowship with th`eir dear friends at their residence at the Coach House Park in Palmetto, Fl. While there, Mary played golf, shuffleboard, darts, cards, and truly enjoyed her golden years. The family would like to especially thank the entire staffs at Edgewood Assisted Living Center and Careline Hospice for their kind and gentle care of our mother. Our thanks also to Holy Cross for their faithful visitation and witness during mom’s illness. Surviving besides her husband Paul, are their five children, Vicki (Richard) Ross, Pamela Dennis, Kurt Meyer, Steven Meyer, Heidi Meyer and their children through love, Jeremy Briley and Mary Ann Arellano; grandchildren, Emily (Lee) Kranstz, Nathan Dennis, Richard Ross, Jr., Brittney Meyer, Zachary Meyer; great-grandchildren, Logan and Liam Boyer, Elwyn Kranstz, Kerie Meyer; sisters and brothers, Avis (Donald) Snyder, Kenneth (deceased) (Wanda) Scholl. Mary was also predeceased by her sisters and brothers-in-law, Donna (Leo) Swary, Betty (Walter) Schroeder and Judith Meyer. The Celebration of Mary’s Life will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 600 Court St., in Saginaw. The Rev. William Hessler will officiate with her committal and burial in Holy Cross Lutheran Cemetery. Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions to Holy Cross Lutheran Church and School or Careline Hospice. Memories and sympathies of Mary may be shared with the family on her memorial website at WakemanFuneralHome.com

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Mary L. Meyer

March 20, 1931 - August 26, 2024