Earl E. Meyers, Sr. peacefully passed away on Thursday, November 6th, 2025 after spending the previous days surrounded by family. He was born on May 10, 1934 in St. Louis, MO to Charles and Zora Meyers (nee Warren). Dear father to Earl, Jr. (Vikki), Linda (nee Meyers) (Cary) Steinmetz, and John Liljebaeck (Ingela) of Sweden, loving grandfather to Jordan (Leah) Meyers, Hailee Meyers, Bonnie Steinmetz, and Jake Steinmetz and great grandfather to Ozzie and Hendrix Meyers. He was a much-loved half brother to Paul Meyers (deceased)(Laura) and younger brother Robert Meyers (deceased) (Carol) and to his sister, Jane Erickson (Richard). Loving long-time companion to Lynette Logsdon (deceased) and loving presence in the lives of Lynette’s sons Kent (Faith) Logsdon, Kirk Logsdon, and grandchildren Corwin (Ashley) Logsdon, Morgan Logsdon, Mary Catherine Logsdon, and great grandchildren Aiden and Austin Logsdon. Earl was also a very loved part of the lives of many nieces, nephews, and friends.
He lived the majority of his life in St. Louis City and lived almost 50 years in Compton Heights. He was a member of the St. Louis Rationalist Society and worked as a local and over-the-road truck driver. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Earl was an avid tennis fan – spectator and played into his eighties and also enjoyed swimming laps. He loved to learn and to read.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to one of the following options:
The Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis Area Food Bank, or A Living Tribute (memorial trees – Mark Twain Forrest),
Services: Funeral at KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd., Fri. Nov. 14, 10 a.m. Burial at Jefferson Barracks Cemetery after the service. Visitation Thursday, November 13, 4-8 p.m.
Earl is sorely missed by all his friends at The Rationalist Society of Saint Louis. He served the organization as president and treasurer over the years, and was always a valued contributor to our meetings. His intelligence and warmth was much appreciated.
My Uncle Earl was an oak tree that shaded his family and quiet strength. Sending my deepest condolences to my cousins and all that knew him.
Our deepest condolences to Linda, Earl and John and each respective families. I always enjoyed meetIng up with Earl at the tennis courts to practice hitting. He will be missed by family and friends.
Earl, as the oldest brother, was so important to our family. When we moved to the farm near Steelville, dad drove back to St. Louis to work, and we – Mom, Earl, Bob and I were left on the farm to work. No one drove, so Earl took on a lot of responsibility. One time, he took the horse to the store in Davisville to get groceries. When he was coming back, the bridge was out so he had to swim the horse back across the river with the groceries. He made it, but that’s scary for a 10-12 year old. Among us kids, he was always the leader and did the hardest jobs.
Earl was a great man. He was true to himself and his ideals. He was a very good listener and was interested in what was said even when his thoughts were different. I think he lived a good life and I know he was very proud of his children and his children’s children. We all are much better people just knowing him. Yes, I think he was a strong leader amongst his family and was a very selfless man. He will be missed!
I only knew Earl for the last nine or ten years of his life, but I always enjoyed his cheerful and stimulating presence at Rationalist Society meetings. He always had interesting information to share, gleaned from his broad reading habits. After hearing stories about him at his memorial service, and reading remarks of family members here, I appreciate even more what a great person he was. I am glad to have known him.
Goodbye for now Uncle Earl! I will always treasure my childhood memories of you living right up the street! I will also remember the christmases and the tree in the basement in Compton Heights! Love you!