LaVerne M. Meyer, age 89 of Kenosha, passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side on Friday, June 21, 2019, at Aurora Medical Center.

Born in Kenosha on December 16, 1929, LaVerne was the daughter of the late Robert and Antoinette (Kollins) Reid.  She attended local schools and was a graduate of Mary D. Bradford High School.

On May 24, 1952 at St. Peter Catholic Church, LaVerne was united in marriage to Richard Meyer.  They were blessed with 62 years of marriage and three children.  Richard preceded her in death on June 21, 2014.

LaVerne was a devoted member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church.

LaVerne was a warm and caring person who enjoyed helping others.  Anyone who met LaVerne was drawn to her radiant warmth.  She was very humble, and had love and concern for everyone.  Her generosity and outlook on life were an inspiration to all who knew her.

She is survived by her children, CDR Mary M. Meyer NC, USN (Ret.) of Vista, CA; Theresa E. (David) Herr of Kenosha and their son, Jonathan; and John R. (Elizabeth Tercek) Meyer of Kenosha.

Service Info

Funeral services honoring LaVerne’s life will be held on Tuesday, July 9, 2019.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 4816 7^th Avenue.  Relatives and friends are asked to meet at the church for the Mass.  Interment will follow in St. George Cemetery.  A visitation for LaVerne will be held on Monday, July 8^th from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Piasecki Funeral Home, 3720 39th Avenue.