June 28, 2017 at 3:52 p.m.
James "Jim" Walter Meyer
James "Jim" Walter Meyer
Jim served in the United States Air Force, where he attained the rank of First Lieutenant as a bombardier pilot during World War II for state-side training. After his discharge, he obtained a bachelor of science degree in engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Jim worked as a cost engineer and project manager for multiple companies on many significant construction projects, which led him to move with his family to places nationally and internationally, including the Netherlands, France and Taiwan.
Jim was a member of the American Legion, Knights of Columbus, Lincoln Continental Owners Club and a founding member of the American Association of Cost Engineers.
Jim is survived by his wife Charlene; daughters; Barbara Craun (Steve) of Hayden, Idaho, and Carol Warkoczewski (Tom) of San Antonio, Texas; grandchildren, Rebecca Weeks (Dave) of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Stephen Craun of Hayden, Idaho, Carla Bingaman (Scott) of Seguin, Texas and Christen Warkoczewski of San Antonio, Texas; great-grandchildren Nathan and Tristan Weeks and Emma Bingaman; a sister Shirley Lindwall and the late Carl Lindwall of Elkhorn.
Jim was preceded in death by a son, Gregory, infant daughters, Rose and Michelle Meyer, and his parents, Julia and Walter Meyer.
The graveside committal Service will be held on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Cemetery.
(Please meet at the cemetery).
At the conclusion of the services, military honors will be conducted by the Ray Rousseau V.F.W. Post 3143 and by two representatives from the United States Air Force.
Hildebrand Funeral Home & Cremation Specialists, 24 E. Davenport Street, Rhinelander, Wisconsin 54501, 715-365-4343.
Celebrating lives and healing hearts. Everyone is invited to light a candle, sign the guestbook, leave a photo or an online condolence at www.hildebrandrussfh.com
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