"Craig was a great friend / classmate. Roberta, the family photos are an amazing testimonial to loving and blessed life you and Craig shared and the legacy you and Craig created. Deepest Condolences to you and your family. "
In loving memory of
Craig Meyers
April 27, 1960 - December 29, 2021
A funeral service for Craig will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Grace Church. Burial will be held in the Corwith Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 3, 2022 at Grace Church. The funeral service will be live-streamed on Grace Church's facebook page Click here to https://www.facebook.com/algonafirstbaptistchurch , and the burial will be live-streamed on Oakcrest Funeral Services' facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/oakcrestfuneralservices/videos/283795760435009
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Craig Meyer's memorial fund which will be distributed to Craig's favorite charities by his family.
Craig Brian Meyers was born April 27, 1960, the son of William "Bill" and Audrey Ann (Leerar) Meyers in Belmond, Iowa. He grew up in Corwith and graduated from Corwith Wesley High School in 1978. Craig was very active in high school sports and band. He went to state in track and field and basketball. After high school, he went on to Iowa State University where he earned a bachelor's degree in Ag Business in 1982.
He was united in marriage to Roberta Kelch on July 5, 1986, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wesley. Craig worked at the First State Bank in Belmond, State Bank in Des Moines, and numerous other banks before ending back in Algona where he worked at Northwest Federal Bank and later at Security State Bank where he was the Vice President.
Craig was a loyal family man who loved raising his four girls and rarely ever said no to them. He enjoyed pushing his kids in their sports and watching them succeed in whatever they did. Craig also enjoyed playing basketball and riding the bike trails in Algona. He loved to cook, bake, talk to others, garden, go to garage sales, and collect antiques. Craig was a very faithful man who was very involved at Grace Church. He was also a member of the Morwens Kiwanis, and served on many other community boards.
Craig was a role model to many people especially to his girls and his nieces and nephews. His faith and family were the forefront of his life.
Craig died Tuesday, December 29, 2021, at UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa. He was 61.
He is survived by his wife, Roberta of Algona; daughters, Meredith (John) Reding of Algona, Alyse (Ben) Kern of Algona, Aubrie (Cole) Cook of Ankeny, and Kaylyn Meyers of Des Moines; grandchildren, Olivia, Brynn, Graham, and Kolbe Reding, and Creighton Kern; brother, Jeff (Julie) Meyers of Waverly; sisters, Kim (Peter) Eggimann of Hastings, MN and Lisa (Reggie) Kelch of Lee's Summit, MO; brother-in-law, Reese (Cristi) Kelch of Orange City; step-mom, Patricia Patterson-Meyers of Algona; mother-in-law, Sharon Kelch of Algona; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
Craig was preceded in death by his parents Bill and Audrey Meyers and his father-in-law, Eugene Kelch.
Tributes
"Roberta and family, Larry and I were shocked and saddened to hear of Craig?s passing. Craig was certainly a role model for what a good and Godly husband and father should be. Although I no longer worship there, I will always have the memories of you and Craig and those four lovely girls sitting at Grace and the many times enjoying Craig and the praise team as they lead the worship. We will be praying for God to hold you in His arms as you go through these very difficult days. How wonderful to know that because of Christ our Lord, one day you will be together again! Mary Reddel "
"Thinking of all of you these past few days... and, of Craig. I don\'t think our paths crossed since I graduated but I have so many good memories of a sweet, funny, and thoughtful young man who was always with a smile. May you be comforted by all the wonderful memories. He will always be remembered with a smile. With sincere sympathy..."
"Roberta and girls, so very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that others care about you all. May you feel God\'s loving arms surround you!"
"To Roberta & Girls, & The Meyers: Jeff, Kim, & Lisa and all the families, My heart goes out to all of you. I have such found memories of Craig & all the Meyers growing up as our wonderful neighbors! And then marrying my dear friend Roberta and creating such a beautiful family! Our thoughts are with you constantly and prayers for Strength, Courage & Peace. God Bess You All "
"I met my friend Craig a few years ago attending church at Grace in algona.We became friends immediately. As the years went by I enjoyed watching his girls grow up! I also became friends Roberta and met her Dad and had wonderful relationship the short time I knew him. I am in shock to here of his passing and will miss him. He was a staple in our mens bible study on friday mornings and we enjoyed razing him cause he was always the last one to show up. He was a mentor to me cause he always had the insight of a lot of the things I encountered. I will truly miss his words of wisdom and was a man with a heart for the Lord! R.I.P. my friend! ?"
"To the Meyer and Jelch families I am so sorry to learn of your lioss"
"Roberta and family, please know we are thinking of you all. Craig will be missed! He was such a great guy in high school and a great man throughout his adult life. We always enjoyed speaking to him a the bank, at local events and at Corwith Community events. He always had a smile or a little happy smirk on his face. He had a twinkle in his eyes that made you feel like part of his family. He excelled at everything he did but most of all, he had endless love for his family. Our deepest sympathy! "
"Roberta and family, you have my family and the entire Widen families deepest sympathy and our condolences. This was a deep, heart wrenching shock when I heard the news from classmate and friend Randy Weig, of Craigs\' passing. I have been so blessed to have known Craig over all these years growing up, and am so sorry I had not been able to have gotten to know him better in our adult lives. Craig was an intelligent, talented, Godly and fun loving guy! He always seemed to have a smile on his face, and a very positive \"can do\" attitude and hard worker. I remember Craig to be one of the fastest kids around, and always wished he could have played football...he certainly excelled in the other sports he participated in and everything else he did. And of course, Craig always had the best hair in high school as well. I was so jealous! Ha! The world and especially the local community, has lost a great guy! Rest in peace Craig Meyers! Roberta and girls, our thoughts and prayers are with you. All those pictures/memories on this site are so special!"
"I was so sorry to hear of Craig\'s passing he was a friendly smile at the bank and watching BGHS girls sports y thoughts and prayers are with you all "
"I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. I have such fond memories of Craig - such a great guy. He will be missed. Thinking of you all during this challenging time. ~Allison Evans, Waukee "
"The world could use a lot more people like Craig. "
"Dear Roberta and family, We were so saddened to hear about Craig. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. "
"I have many fond memories of the Meyers and Kelch families from growing up. Prayers to you all. "
"So sorry for your loss. A great person gone too soon! I graduated with Craig, and we always were good friends. My sympathy to Roberta and the families. Glenda Ludwig Mueller"
"Very sorry for the loss. My heart breaks for all the family. May the Lord give you strength threw this time. ?"
"What a wonderful man! He genuinely cared about others and so loved all of his \"girls\"! Our family will keep you in our prayers and know that we are here if you need anything. Love from our family, John & Beth Byrkeland "
"This is just so hard to believe. Craig was a senior in high school when I was a freshman. Always great to be around. Great memories of family get togethers, camping trips, Sunday picnics, etc. My sincere condolences to Roberta, and the Meyers & Kelch families. "
"There are no words to describe the grief of the loss of Craig. My heart breaks for Roberta, the girls, and the entire Meyers and Kelch families. I pray for strength and perseverance for you all. I bet he had a big party reception waiting for him in heaven!?? "
"My deepest sympathies to Roberta and family. Craig was a Godly man and a family man. He was big part in my Christian walk as we shared our lives during Men?s group at Grace church. He will forever be in my memory. May God supply comfort to all of you during this most difficult time. "
"Alyse and Family; I am so very sorry for the loss of your dear father and husband. Though I never met him, I am certain he must have been a wonderful husband and father. Please know that he is still very much with you all. He is right by your side every time you think of him. His spirit sees every tear and hears your anguish. Close your eyes and meditate and you will feel him beside you. Dear Alyse, I will be praying for you and your family. With love, Sharon Schilling "
"I\'m so sorry to hear of Craig\'s passing. Hi was such an amazing husband, father, grandpa, and friend. Sending you all love and support during this tough time. ~Renee Graves"
"Roberta and family, I am so sad to hear of your loss. May you feel the presence of the Lord during these difficult times; may He give you strength, comfort and peace. "
"I?m so sorry to hear about Craig. My thoughts and prayers are with Roberta, the girls and the whole family. May God grant you the strength and support you?ll need to get through this unexpected loss in your life. Craig was always so kind . He?ll be greatly missed. God Bless your family "
"Craig was such a loving and devoted husband and father. Roberta and the family are in our prayers. "
"Craig was such a great person & made you feel like you could talk about everything with him. Always put his daughters and family above everything else. Very sad to hear the news, and my sympathies to his family & everyone else that had the privilege to know him."
"So sad to hear about Craig. He was always so kind, prayers for your families. May God grant you strength at this hard time, deepest sympathy. "
"You\'re all in our prayers This has saddened Marv And I Very much Hugs to all of you"
"Very loyal to his family. Always there with Roberta supporting the girls in everything. My prayers to the whole family. Craig will be missed immensely. Eric Degen"