Memorial
Charles Meier (age 53) of Cedar Rapids, passed away on April 16, 2014 in Panama City, Florida. He was survived by his loving children Chadwell, Michelle, Matthew, and their mother Janet Meier. Also surviving are his brothers, Robert, Glenn, Jonathan (Shauna), David (Martha), and Matthew Meier.
He is the beloved son of Robert and Doreen Meier and his brothers 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 at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home on Sunday, April 27th from 4-7 p.m. and a “Celebration of Life” service on Monday (28th) at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church at 10:30 a.m. Friends may see the family after 9:30 at the church. Reverend Harlan Gillespie will officiate.
Charles was born on July 20th, 1960 in Pasadena, California 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 Street NE, Cedar Rapids, 52402.