Phyllis J. Meyer, 82, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Friday, October 26, 2007, at Tri-County Hospital in Lexington, Nebraska.
She was born April 18, 1925, at Lexington, Nebraska, to Albert R. and Hazel M. (Richardson) Hanson. Phyllis lived her entire life in the Lexington area, except for a time when she attended rural country schools in Gosper and Phelps counties. She graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1942. Following graduation, she taught school in Gosper and Phelps counties
She was united in marriage to Martin A. Meyer on June 3, 1944, at Norton, Kansas. This union was Blessed with two daughters, Carol and Connie.
Phyllis worked 28 years for Hennek's Hardware and Steve's TV as their bookkeeper, retiring in 1991.
She enjoyed spending time at the Grand Generation Center in Lexington. She enjoyed quilting, reading and doing crossword puzzles. Phyllis loved her little dachsund, Ginger and visiting with her neighbors and taking pride in her home. This past June, Phyllis attended her 65th high school class reunion.
Survivors include two daughters: Carol S. Meyer of Lexington, Nebraska Connie J. (David) Breidenbach of Olathe, Kansas. One sister: Lois (Clifford) Hagan of Sutherland, Nebraska Brother-in-law: Norman Meyer of Kearney, Nebraska. Two grandsons: Nicholas A. (Heather) Breidenbach of Overland Park, Kansas Phillip A. Breidenbach of Edgerton, Kansas. One great-granddaughter: Samantha P. Breidenbach of Overland Park, Kansas. Three nephews: David Hagan of Cheyenne, Wyoming Michael Hagan of North Platte, Nebraska Patrick Hagan of Smithfield, Nebraska. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Martin in 2001.
Memorial Services will be Tuesday, October 30, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Lexington with Pastor Megan Morrow, officiating. Burial will be held prior to the Memorial Service at Robb Cemetery for family only. Visitation will be held Monday, October 29, 2007, from 6-8 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Chapel in Lexington, Nebraska. Memorials are suggested to the Grand Generation Center or Grace Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be received at reynoldslovefuneralhome.com. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements.