Douglas Eric Meyer - Roberson Funeral Home

Douglas "Doug" Eric Meyer

May 15, 2023 - May 20, 1954

Celebration of Life services will be held July 8th, 2023, at Lakeshore Golf Course in Taylorville, Illinois. Services in Florida will be at a later Date.

Douglas Eric Meyer, 69, of Port Charlotte, Florida passed died May 20, 2023, at home.

Douglas was born to the late Mary Ann and Gerald Eric Meyer in Rensselaer, Indiana on May 15, 1954. Doug graduated from Adrian College in Michigan in 1976 and pursued a career in the Agricultural market with Chief Industries in Indiana for about 2 years. Then Douglas took a position with GSI in Assumption, Illinois and was responsible for scheduling plant production & procurement of steel for the company.

Doug enjoyed golfing as a past time and was a member of the GSI golf team for several years. Spending time with his children and grandchildren was Doug’s other passion. He was a member of the “Committee to Save lakeshore Golf Course” and served on the Taylorville Park Board of Directors. The last ten years of his life Doug wintered in Florida and enjoyed life !

Douglas is survived by his wife Tracy Lynn Meyer, two sons’; Rodney Meyer(Carrie Welburn) of Assumption, IL, Brett Meyer(Carlee Hawkins) of Edwardsville, IL, Daughter, Gayla Dorsey(Brent) of Moweaqua, IL ; Grandchildren, Sydney Meyer, Anita and August Meyer, Chase Tolly and Brogan Tolly; Great grandchild Sophia Meyer; Stepchildren, Jason(Heather) Smith, Brooke Wingler and Dennis(Kelly) Crowder, all of Taylorville, Illinois, two sisters; Jean Witherington of Rensselaer, IN and Linda Jo Williams of Lafayette, IN, Step grandchildren; Tyler Smith, Macey Smith, Elle Smith, Allie Smith, Maddie Smith, Preston Page, Myleigh Aten, Brody Durbin, Brayden Durbin, Carter Crowder and Kinsley Crowder, Nephews; Travis Witherington, Chad Witherington, Zach Williams and Jourdan Williams. Doug was preceded in death by his first wife Julia Meyer.

Celebration of Life services will be held July 8th, 2023, at Lakeshore Golf Course in Taylorville, Illinois. Services in Florida will be at a later to be announced.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Red Bland Little League at Manners Park, P.O. Box 263, Taylorville Illinois, 62568

Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to extend condolences to the family. Arrangements by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory, Port Charlotte, Chapel.

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Douglas Eric Meyer, 69, of Port Charlotte, Florida passed died May 20, 2023, at home. Douglas was born to the late Mary Ann and Gerald Eric Meyer in Rensselaer, Indiana on May 15, 1954. Doug graduated from Adrian College in Michigan in 1976 and pursued a career in the Agricultural market with Chief Industries in…

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In memory of Douglas "Doug" Eric Meyer, Lisa Houston lit a candle

sorry for your loss! prayers for your family!

Tracy, my sincerest condolences to you and your family. Any time you need an understanding ear please feel free to come by and see me. I can't offer anything stronger than coffee or tea, but its free with the hugs. ~Alicia Moyer

Gonna miss him. RIP Doug.

Prayers and thoughts to you and your family, Tracy!!

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Tracy and Famy: I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Doug's passing I truly enjoyed working with him on the LSGC Improvement Committee and especially on the Park District Board..He was always a man of great calming and level headed influence. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Marlane Miller

Our condolences and prayers to the family.

In memory of Douglas "Doug" Eric Meyer, Randy & Sharon Middleton lit a candle

In memory of Douglas "Doug" Eric Meyer, Mari Leigh lit a candle

Tracy, We are so very sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Tracy, my thoughts are with you, my very good friend. My deepest sympathy. My heart aches for you in this time of sadness. May God be with you.

Prayers going out for Doug's Family. I have known Doug from a very young age, we went to school together and Doug always had a positive attitude and always felt good to be around him with his great smile. He will be missed by his high School class that are remaining and will always be in out thoughts and his family be in our prayers.

My dear Meyer family, We are heart broken and sending so much love and prayers for each one of you. So many childhood memories in the Meyer house warm my heart. Find strength in the love Doug had for each one of you, he was a kind soul.

So sorry for your loss. Going to really miss Doug. Learned a lot of valuable lessons from him, especially on the golf course. Much love to you and your family

So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers to Jean and family.

In memory of Douglas "Doug" Eric Meyer, Janet gentleman-ingersoll lit a candle

So sorry for your loss Tracy. Doug was a great guy enjoyed working with him at GSI. Your in our Thoughts and Prayers

I am so sorry to hear of you loss! Hugs and prayers for your families

I’m shocked and very saddened by this loss. Doug and I were classmates in high school and very good friends. I always enjoyed catching up with him at our class reunions - the last being our 50th last September. I hope that all of your great memories will help you through this hard time. Doug - you are already missed dearly my friend…

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.