Dwight Lee Meyer, 85 of the Cedar Grove Community of Green County, KY passed away Friday, November 6, 2015 at 7:49 am at the Baptist East Hospital in Louisville, KY after several months illness.

He was born June 30, 1930 in Bonne Terre, Missouri the son of the late: Adolf and Alta Frederick Meyer

A USMC veteran, he served as a navigator during the Korean War.

It was as a Marine stationed in Jacksonville FL, that he met and then married his wife of 62 years, Jean Carol (Nettleship) Meyer. Together they loved and raised four children - Mike, Pam, Mark, and Rhonda. He had eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren to which he was both fortunate enough and always glad to share his love, laughter, life stories, and values. Mr. Meyer always made sure to express the love he felt for his family. Quick with a smile, a wave, and a firm handshake, he truly enjoyed his life, his family, and meeting new people. He seemed always to be able to make those around him laugh and to put them at ease with little effort.

A genuine family man, Mr. Meyer was among those of the highest caliber and character. Through his daily example of how he lived his life; he taught and instilled in his children and family the true meanings of strong values and deep rooted work ethics. From him they witnessed and learned respect for other people and their property as well as being fair and honest with them. His life as an inspiration, his family learned the importance of persevering and never giving up hope on the plans and dreams they hold for themselves and their families.

After graduating from high school in Bonne Terre, MO he earned a bachelors' degree in Civil Engineering from the Missouri School of Mines. After his military service he became owner of Eady Construction. He later founded and owned Meyer and Lewis Construction Company. Several of his more notable projects include "spaghetti junction" in Louisville KY, the Corvette plant in Bowling Green, KY, and numerous facilities across the country. In addition to construction, he was an active farmer for more than 38 years.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years Jean Carol Nettleship Meyer of Greensburg, KY

Two sons:

Mike Meyer of Greensburg, KY

Mark Meyer and wife Cindy of Greensburg, KY

Two daughters:

Pamela Howard and husband Bill of Greensburg, KY

Rhonda Hawks and husband Joe of Louisville, KY

Eight grandchildren: Dakota Meyer, Matthew Meyer, , Stephen Danzinger, Troy Danzinger, Casey Ernst, Jennie Begley, Erin Meagher and Andrew Meagher

Eight great grandchildren:

Michael Danzinger, Maddy Danzinger, Haley Horn, Brett Ernst, Aubrey Ernest, Katlyn Begley, Lane Priddy, Emma Meagher

Funeral service: Monday, November 9, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home

Clergy officiating: Bro. Terry White

Interment in the Columbia Cemetery with full military honors presented by the United States Marine Corps

The family request visitation after 2:00 PM on Sunday at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home

Visitation : Sunday November 8 2015 after 2:00 PM CST

Services : Monday November 9 2015 at 11:00 AM Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home

Interment : Columbia Cemetery