Carlton R. Meyer
March 4, 2006

Carlton R. "Squeak" Meyer, age 66, of 1304 Jackson, died Saturday, March 4, 2006 at 6:33 p.m. in Sycamore Health Care Center.

He was born November 21, 1939 in Quincy, Illinois the son of Carl H. and Sylvia A. Gardner Meyer. On February 17, 1962 he married Linda Sue Ramsey in Luther Memorial Church in Quincy. She survives.

He was a 1957 graduate of Q.H.S. He worked as a wire cutter at Motorola for 20 years. He also tended bar at "Bob and Sarge's" at 17th and State for 10 years. Carlton was an avid sports fan, and followed the New York Yankees. He was a life-time member of the South Side Boat Club and a member of Luther Memorial Church.

Survivors, in addition to his wife, include a daughter, Kelly Lynn Meyer of Quincy; two sisters: Beverly Daniels and her husband, Richard of Glasford, IL; and Prudy McKinney and her husband, Tom of Quincy; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ed and Roberta Heck; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Colbert Meyer; and a sister, Vivian Meyer.

Graveside services will be on Tuesday, March 7, 2006, 10:00 a.m. in with the Rev. Leland Uden officiating. Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery. Memorials made in Carlton's name to Shriners' Children's Hospital or Luther Memorial Church or a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated. Hansen-Spear Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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