"You was a good guy, and good doctor! We thank you and much respect for all you did for all of us out here to help medically. RIP Dr Meyer. Condolences to Entire Family. ???"
In loving memory of
Dr. John K. Meyer D.O.
December 11, 1944 - September 8, 2021
Dr. John K. Meyer, 76, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday morning, September 8, 2021, at his home in rural Maquoketa, Iowa.
A gathering of family and friends celebrating John's life will be held from 2 to 4 P.M., Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. A private service will be held. Cremation rites have been accorded.
It will be required to utilize face masks during the gathering and services.
Born December 11, 1944, in St. Louis, Missouri. He practiced medicine for 44 years, enjoyed tropical fish, photography, and boating. His Academic accomplishments include a B.A. from Drake University with post-doctural studies, and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Des Moines University in 1972. He practiced Family Medicine for 24 years at the Medical Associates of Maquoketa. He then turned to Emergency Medicine in multiple hospitals in Iowa until 2017. Memberships include Iowa Osteopathic Medical Association, American Osteopathic Association, and the American College of Osteopathic Family Medicine (Board Certified). He was Chief of staff for 10 years at JCPH and delivered over 500 infants. He was certified ACLS, PALS, and ATLS for over 30 years. He was a member of the Iowa Foundation Medical Care for 12 years and medical director/staff member with Healthcorp. He provided emergency room coverage from 1997 to early 2017 at Finley in Dubuque, Cedar Falls, Manchester, Muscatine and Clinton. Survivors include his wife Marian; daughters, Laura Engelhardt of Indianola, Melissa Moscowitz of Costa Rica, Allexandra Kieffer of Houston, TX; sons, Jared of Japan and Matthew Kieffer of Eldridge, IA; and grandchildren, Alec, Julian, Isabel, Rachel, Madison, Sophia, and Henry.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to Hospice of Jackson County or to the National Crohn's & Colitis Foundation.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
Tributes
"Condolences to family and friends. "
"What a fine man he was, got to know him from being my doctor, to a friend on the CB radio to feeding him meals at the hospital.. We had lots of fun times on the old radio , he was the witch doctor and i- the broken toe..When him and Kay were together- they always had time for a short visit if we were out and about... Going to miss the old doc, fastest eater in Maquoketa!"
"Melissa and family, you have my deepest condolences on the passing of your father. ?Doc Meyer? as we called him, treated our family members more than a few times in the ER, always with such care and compassion, a wonderful man who will be missed by so many. I will keep you all in my prayers."
"Laura and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Dr. Meyer singing in the church choir. "
"Great neighbor!He put 8 stitches in my head,when a gocart took me for a ride.fun day.Didn't shave my head.I'd probably do it again if he was here to fix me up!to all the family sorry for your loss!"
"I worked many years with Dr Meyer at Jackson County Hospital and learned alot from him. So very sorry for your loss ? "
"I have fond memories and up most respect for Dr. Meyers........He was so good with my Grandparents and a neighbor.......the kindness he showed to his elderly patients was remarkable.......He was a wonderful Dr. he will be missed by many. RIP Dr. Meyers..........."
"I came to know John early in his career at Jackson County Public Hospital in the early 70?s. Enjoyed our professional relationship daily for a number of years until my departure in 1980. Roger Schrunk Laboratory Chief Technologist "
"Dr Meyer was a great guy ,his humor was up lifting to me when I wasn't in the best of shape doc always made it all go away. Rest in Peace Doc thoughts and prayers to you all "
"Condolences and prayers to John's family. John was a good friend and support person when I was Dir. of Pharacy at JCPH. When had many good times together and I always valued hs friendship. Arlyn Picken, Urbandale, Ia"
"Our prayers are with Marian and family. May the Lord be with you and may the good memories give you strength and ease your sorrow. God be with you. "
"Dr. Meyer was always one of my favorite doctors! He was so compassionate when my dad was dying and even came to the house - no one made house calls anymore but he would so dad didn?t have to go out. A sweet sense of humor - I am so sorry for your loss?"
"So shocked and sympathy to the family! Worked as a nurse with him nearly my whole career! May he Rest In Peace! He was a great guy with a great sense of humor. His patients loved him! May God comfort you and give you peace! "