Wilbert Meyer

Wilbert "Spike" Meyer, age 75, W5139 Koth Road, Tomahawk, passed away Thursday, November 22, 2007 at St. Joseph's Hospital Palliative Care Unit in Marshfield. Spike was born March 15, 1932 in Milwaukee to Charles and Catherine Meyer. He married Roberta Hildebrand on September 25, 1965 in Tomahawk. He was employed with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for 35 years, retiring in 1993. Spike enjoyed hunting, golfing, gambling, and traveling to Arizona for the winter months. He especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Tomahawk and a U.S. Air Force Veteran, serving in the Korean War. Survivors include: Wife Roberta Meyer of Tomahawk 2 Daughters Audrey Tessmer of Tomahawk Joanne Carpenter of Green Bay 3 Sons Charles (Sally) Meyer of Merrill John (Brenda) Meyer of Wausau Terry Meyer of Tomahawk 2 Sisters Delores (Fritz) Dotter of Tomahawk Lorraine (Jim) Crass of Irma Spike is further survived by 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister, and 1 daughter - Michelle. A Memorial Mass for Wilbert "Spike" Meyer will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 from St. Mary Catholic Church in Tomahawk. The family will receive friends at the church on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until the hour of Mass at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow services at Calvary Cemetery in Tomahawk.