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Charles Meier
CHARLES MEIER
Cedar Rapids
Charles Meier, 53, of
Cedar Rapids, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2014, in Panama City, Fla.
He is survived by his loving children, Chadwell, Michelle and Matthew; and their mother, Janet Meier.
Also surviving is his mother, Doreen Meier; and his brothers, Robert, Glenn, Jonathan (Shauna), David (Martha) and Matthew Meier.
He was the beloved son of Robert and Doreen Meier and brother of Robert, Steven, Glenn, Jonathan, David and Matthew.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Meier in 2002; and brother, Steven in 2009.
Visitation from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home and a Celebration of Life service at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 28, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Friends may see the family after 9:30 a.m. Monday at the church. The Rev. Harlan Gillespie will officiate.
Charles was born July 20, 1960, in Pasadena, Calif., and moved to Cedar Rapids. He graduated from Washington High School in 1978 and was a talented and gifted athlete playing baseball and football and
also playing American Legion baseball. He then played at Kirkwood Community College and Muscatine Community College on a baseball scholarship and finished school at University of Iowa.
Charles had a zest for life with an infectious spirit. He was the life of the party and could bring a smile and laughter to anyone he came in contact with. He was very witty with an abundance of charisma. Charles made friends easily and no one was a stranger to him. He had a huge heart and his generosity was one of a kind. He would never say a bad word about anyone. Charles was a born "salesperson" and spent most of his career selling cars and managing a used car
department where his outgoing personality shined. As of late, he was the account executive for a marketing firm in Florida.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for his children at Meier Children Donation Fund, US Bank, 5321 Council St. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402.
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