Charles A. “Charlie” Meyer, 93, of Arnold died Feb. 1, 2025, at Jefferson Barracks VA Medical Center in St. Louis. Mr. Meyer, often referred to as “Shorty,” served in the U.S. Air Force. Devoted to his faith, he was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church- Zell. He was also a member of the American Legion in Arnold and a former member of the Jefferson County Board of Realtors. Throughout his career, he sold insurance, was a Real Estate agent, broker, appraiser for residential and commercial properties and a HUD inspector. An avid learner, he believed that a person is never too old to keep learning and took many online copywriting courses in his 80's and 90's. He was a collector of beer steins, rocks and gems. He also made and sold jewelry and often painted scenery on canvas and saw blades. He was proud of his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, wit and stories. Born July 29, 1931, in Ste. Genevieve, he was the son of the late Albert Meyer and Sophia T. (Kirchner) Meyer.
He is survived by his wife: Clarabelle Louise (Bauman) Meyer of Arnold, whom he married on May 1, 1954; three sons: Rick (Paula) Meyer, Rodney Meyer and Mike (Michelle) Meyer; two daughters: Renee (Mike) Hess and Sherry (Paul) Vaeth; 20 grandchildren: Rick (Gretchen) Meyer Jr., Scott (Angela) Meyer, Ryan (Laura) Meyer, Dr. Kristen (Dr. Todd) Ulmer, Bill (his friend, Angie) Hess, Casey (Tari) Hess, Wes (Cassie) Hess, Houston (Angie) Meyer, Brandon (Stephanie) Meyer, Jake (Kristina) Meyer, A.J. (Laura-Jean) Meyer, Patrick (Kylee) Meyer, Mikayla (Ben) Grote, Josh (Taylor) Meyer, Abby (Jon) Roth, Emma Meyer, Jeremy (Alicia) Vaeth, Maria (Matt) Pfaff, Rachel (Garrett) Kertz and Nick (Sarah) Vaeth; and 38 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son: Jim "Jumbo Cat" Meyer; four siblings: Glennon A. Meyer, Wilma A. Stackle, Armella M. Bader and Gerald L. Meyer; and his parents-in-law Marie Bauman and Aloys Bauman
Visitation is scheduled from 9-11:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at Basler Funeral Home, 685 Center Drive, in Ste. Genevieve. Services will follow at noon at St. Joseph Catholic Church-Zell, 11824 Zell Road, in Ste. Genevieve, officiated by the Rev. Gerald Blessing. Burial with full military honors provided by VRW Post 2210 will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be made to SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital. Arrangements are under the direction of Basler Funeral Home.