Lowell served in the United States Army during the years of 1953 to 1955, with duty in Korea. Lowell taught school in Blair, NE 1955-1956, Wahoo, NE 1956-1959, Sioux City, Iowa 1960-1964, and Fremont from 1964 until retiring in 1992, and then he was a substitute teacher. He also taught part time at Metro Community College from 1988 to 1999. And he was owner of the L & L Apartments. On July 19, 1953, Lowell was married to Lola Faye Jessen in Trinity Lutheran Church, Fremont. After his marriage they lived in Blair, Wahoo, Boulder in Colorado, Sioux City in Iowa and Fremont. Lowell was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Fremont where he had served as an usher, and on the Board of Elders, the Board of Finance, and the Board of Education.
Survivors: wife - Lola
2 daughters - Deborah and husband Jeff Jones of Fremont
Connie and husband David Burgers of Bennington
2 sons - Dale and wife Marilyn Meyer of Lincoln
Larry and wife Trudi Meyer of Papillion
13 grandchildren
1 brother - Lavern and wife Donna Meyer of Boyden, Iowa
7 sisters-in-law - Delores Voss of Fremont
Mardell and husband Fred Heybrock of Arlington
Shirley Dwyer of Fremont
Gloria and husband Richard Andersen of Fremont
Norma Hagerity of Fremont
Judy Andersen of Fremont
Dana Meyer of West Point
2 brothers-in-law - Delbert and wife Marilyn Jessen of Fremont
Lloyd Jessen of Fremont
He was preceded in death by 2 brothers Don and Orville, brothers-in-law Elmer Voss, Dan Hagerity, and Lanny Andersen, and sisters-in-law Florene Jessen and Rose Marie Jessen.
The funeral service will be at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Military & Lincoln St., on Thursday (October 1st, 2009) at 2 PM with the Rev. Timothy Gierke officiating. The committal will follow in Memorial Cemetery with Military Honors by the Fremont Honor Guard of the American Legion Post 20 and VFW Post 854. Memorials are suggested Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Community Room Kitchen Fund. Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont, will be on Wednesday 2 to 8 PM, with family receiving friends from 6 to 8 PM.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(13)
K Jurgens
Omaha, NE Wednesday, September 30, 2009 Lola and family: Our deepest condolences for your loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of great heartache. Imagine showing up at a family reunion in 2008 and finding out that one of your favorite high school teachers from forty years ago is a relative... now take that times THREE. That afternoon three ex-students and one delightful teacher had our own "mini-reunion" with many stories and boundless joyful laughter. In high school physics class we playfully christened Mr. Meyer "9 1/2 " due to his propensity for displaying that "stubby finger" of his by constantly resting his right hand on the glass of the overhead projector. The result would broadcast this physical anomaly to a colossal eight-foot dimension... the giggles would start... he'd smile but never miss a beat engrossed in the passion of his lecture. As an educator Mr. Meyer impressed in each of us a burning desire to be curious about the magnificent world around us and always prodded us to be our best. Lowell's joyful exuberance for life and uplifting countenance certainly brought more Light into the world. Our hearts only seem so heavy today because he filled them so full. It is now our turn to hold up that Light and carry on with what he taught and exemplified so well. Lowell Meyer... an A++Kristin Henkenius
Fremont, NE Wednesday, September 30, 2009 Dear Connie and Family, I'm very sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. He was a good guy! You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Kristin (Windeshausen) HenkeniusJohn Simms
Lincoln, Ne Tuesday, September 29, 2009 This week, you will hear many kind words from Mr. Meyer's former students. What a great teacher and positive influence he was during their years at FHS. Having spent three semesters with Lowell, I can honestly say, he was one of my personal favorites as well. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends.Judy Anderson
Fremont, Ne Tuesday, September 29, 2009 Lola and family: As I read all the tributes to Lowell I can't help thinking he was certainly a wonderful husband and father. He would have given a helping hand to anybody that asked. It's obvious his students all loved him as well as his family, friends and co-teachers. At this sad time may you all find comfort in the many happy memories you've made over the years and in knowing his suffering is over. I have said all my life that Lowell was a piece-maker and now he is at peace with His maker. God be with all of you during these difficult days.Monica Potter
Lincoln, Ne Tuesday, September 29, 2009 i can remember all the times when i rented from him. it was fun. he will be missed. i am so sorry for the family but we will all meet in heaven when the time comes for us to join him.Mike Reis
Fremont, NE Wednesday, September 30, 2009 Lola and Kids, Many fond memories of Lowell,FHS and our many years teaching together. He will be greatly missed. Mike ReisE. Drew Mehlhaff
Houston, Tx Tuesday, September 29, 2009 I have many fond memories of my Physics class with Mr. Meyer and my times at Fremont High. My condolences and prayers go out to his family.Konni in den Bosch
Bennington, NE Monday, September 28, 2009 I had the pleasure of taking a family trip with the Meyer clan recently. It was clear how important Lowell was to his children and grandchildren. There was so much love and happiness it was wonderful. It is so comforting to know that his family will see him again in heaven some day. God Bless you all.Janet (McKinney) Busse
St. Paul, NE Monday, September 28, 2009 There is not a man in this world that I remember smiling and laughing as much as Uncle Lowell. He seemed to be happy ALL the time, and always laughed - even when the joke was on him! He would offer up his "stubby finger" for us little nieces and nephews as many times as we wanted to see it, and laughed about it the whole time. He never tired of spending time with family and friends, and always loved a good party! I don't know that I ever talked to a single student from FHS who had him for a teacher that ever had anything but fun things to say about him. He was a great, great man, and he was loved so much by so many of us. He was my "2nd dad" growing up, and I will cherish those memories forever. I know in my heart that Jesus is taking care of him now, and he has no more pain. Rest in peace, Unlce Lowell!! We love you!! Janet, Brian, Holly, Valaree, and NicklausDICK AND GLORIA ANDERSEN
FREMONT, NE Wednesday, September 30, 2009 LOLA AND FAMILY, OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL DURING THESE DAYS OF SORROW. WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER LOWELL WITH THE SMILE HE HAD ON HIM NO MATTER WHAT THE CIRCUMSTANCES WERE. HE WAS A GREAT BROTHER- IN- LAW AND WE WILL MISS HIM BUT HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. LOVE YOU ALL, DICK AND GLORIAGary, Kim, Brittney, and Tyler Juranek
Council Bluffs,, IA Monday, September 28, 2009 Lola and Family, May we always cherish the great times that we shared with Lowell and many laughs that we had. You should find comfort in knowing the many lives he touched as an educator and friend to so many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. The Juraneks Gary, Kim, Brittney, and TylerJodi Finch
Omaha, Ne Monday, September 28, 2009 Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May God bless you all and give you peace. Love, Jodi, Travis, Kylah and MadisonDeb Watchorn
Lincoln, NE Monday, September 28, 2009 Dale, Deb, Larry and Connie, I was saddened to hear about the passing of your father, and my thoughts and prayers go out to your family. I remember very well my Physics class with Mr. Meyer. I was not the greatest science student, but Mr. Meyer made physics so much fun, that even I enjoyed it. He was one of my favorite teachers at Fremont High. I am a teacher now, and I try to bring enthusiasm and joy into my classroom, the way your dad did. So sorry for your loss! In heaven there now lives a great teacher and great man. Deb Watchorn