Myron John Wiemers

Myron John Wiemers, 68, of Prairietown, IL, passed away at 10:02 AM on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at his residence.  He was born August 24, 1956 in Alton, IL, the son of the late Louis & Lorna (Meyer) Wiemers. He married Kathleen Meinzen on June 22, 1979 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Prairietown, IL; she survives.

He worked as a truck driver & dispatcher for Ready Mix Services in Hamel & was a lifelong farmer, alongside his brother Dan and family, at Wiemers Farms. 

Myron was an active member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, a past member of the Prairietown Vol. Fire Department, & Teamsters Local #525. He enjoyed playing cards, bowling, going on drives, and watching his grandkid’s activities. He is survived by his wife - Kathleen Wiemers of Prairietown; three children - John (Brooke) Wiemers of Troy, IL, Katrina (Matt) Quattlander of Nokomis, IL & Evan (Jennifer) Wiemers of Worden,IL; eight grandchildren - Waylon, Marlie, & Mabry Wiemers; Emma, Louis, & Alex Quattlander; Lyla & Jason Wiemers; & brother - Dan (Nancy) Wiemers of Prairietown, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation from 5 to 8 PM on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Prairietown, IL. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, January 24, 2025 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Prairietown, IL, with Rev. Oliver LaMie officiating. Burial will follow at Prairietown Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church or School.

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