Willard Meyers

Willard “Bill” W. Meyers, age 71, of Colby, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, at the Marshfield Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, at First United Church of Christ in Colby. Pastor Teri Hanson will preside. Interment to follow at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery, Town of Colby. Family and friends are welcome from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Friday at the church. Live stream will be available for those unable to attend on the Maurina Schilling Funeral Home Facebook page or after the service anytime on Facebook or the website. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Colby is entrusted with the arrangements.

Bill was born on July 19, 1951, the son of Herbert and Lenore (Boss) Meyers, Jr. in Stanley. He graduated from Colby High School in 1971. Bill farmed all his life and was a 4th generation farmer. He was united in marriage to Patricia Uerling on April 24, 1976, at First United Church of Christ in Colby.

Bill enjoyed driving trucks, international tractors, going to tractor pulls and stock car races. He also liked to go camping. Most importantly, Bill enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Bill is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Pat; four daughters: Kristina (Ronald) Lekie of Owen, Katherine Meyers of Loyal, Sara Meyers (Larry Pawlus) of Colby and Ashley (Justin) Kloth of Curtiss; 11 grandchildren: Jacob, Susan, Stephanie and Bryana Meyers, Rebecca Lekie, Sean and Jackie Geiger, Elizabeth, Isabelle, Elijah and Isaac Kloth. He is further survived by three siblings: Duane (Marilyn) Meyers of Colby, Jeanne Winkler of Suamico and Kenneth (Kristi) Meyers of La Vergne, Tenn.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Robert and Keith; a brother-in-law, Dennis Winkler; a sister-in-law, Kathy Meyers and a niece, Andrea Winkler.

Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com.

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