Edward "Ed" Meier

Edward "Ed" Meier, 97, of Hoffman, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025, at the Carlyle Healthcare Center. Born on January 2, 1928, in Washington County, Illinois, Ed was the son of Otto and Myrtle (Thouvenin) Meier. He was baptized on January 15, 1928, and became a confirmed member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hoffman.

On June 18, 1961, Ed married Kathleen "Katie" Potter at Central City Baptist Church. Together, they celebrated 64 beautiful years, filled with love and cherished memories.

Ed is survived by his beloved wife, Katie; their son, Bruce Meier, and his wife, Roberta; and grandchildren Nathan and Collin Meier, all of Worden, Illinois. He also leaves behind his brothers, Earl Meier and his wife, Carolyn of Hillsboro, Illinois, and David Meier of Hoffman, as well as numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins who held a special place in his heart.  He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Charles Meier and wife Mary, Ralph Meier and wife Frankie, Clarence Meier and wife Lorene, and sister Ruth Meier.

Professionally, Ed's journey included significant contributions as a bookkeeper at Meyer’s Grocery Store in Hoffman and Arrow Petroleum in Centralia for 16 and a half years. Following that, he partnered with his father to become a Chevrolet Automobile dealer in Centralia, successfully running the dealership from 1967 until 1990, before retiring and working at Meier's Station in Hoffman until his health declined in 2020.

A proud veteran, Ed served in the United States Army from May 1946 to July 1947, stationed in the Philippines. His faith was an important part of his life, and he remained dedicated to Trinity Lutheran Church in Hoffman.

Visitation will be held from 8:00 to 10:45 AM on Friday, August 8, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hoffman.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 8, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hoffman. Interment will follow at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery with full military honors accorded. 

In place of flowers and other gifts, the family suggests that memorials be made in Ed's memory to Trinity Lutheran Church in Hoffman. These donations will be received at the church or Nordike Funeral Home, 740 Fairfax Street, Carlyle, IL 62231.