- Date Of Birth: March 8, 1932
- Date Of Death: October 31, 2019
- State: Pennsylvania
LaRue F. “Shakey” Meyer, 87, of Williamsport, died Thursday October 31, 2019 at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Ruth E. (Fries) Meyer on July 23, 2007.
Born, March 8, 1932, in Cogan House, he was a son of the late C. Morris and Louise K. (Nienhueser) Meyer.
LaRue was a graduate of Liberty High School. After high school LaRue served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. LaRue retired after many years as a foreman for PennDOT. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching westerns.
Surviving are a son LaRue F. “Fred” Meyer Jr. (Jodie) of Williamsport; two daughters, Ellen Burson (Frankie) of Milton and Beth A. Slegle (Paul Karichner) of Salladasburg; a sister Fae M. Waltz (Lloyd) of Montoursville, four grandchildren, Ericka Van Pelt (Alan), Geoff Slegle, Alicia Moyer (Bill), and Jacob Meyer; three step grandchildren Toni Mann (Scott), Teri Campbell (Ian), and Melissa Stryker (David); three great grandchildren Bryleeann Slegle, Remington Slegle, and Porter Alan Van Pelt; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, LaRue was preceded in death by a brother Dennis C. Meyer, and a sister Jean M. Crist.
