Douglas J “Doug” Meyer
August 11th, 1948 - April 25th, 2026
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Doug's Obituary
Douglas J. Meyer, 77 of South Haven, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at home, surrounded by family in South Haven, Michigan. Doug was born on August 11, 1948 in South Haven. He was preceded in death by his parents Pauline (Lieske) and John Meyer.
There will be a Celebration of Life held on May 7 from 11am -1pm at the South Haven Moose Lodge. Following Doug’s wishes, he will be cremated and his cremains will be laid to rest at Lakeview Cemetery in South Haven.
Doug graduated in 1967 from South Haven High School. He spent his entire life in the South Haven area other than his service in the US Army, serving in Vietnam. Prior to retirement, Doug worked for the South Haven Water Department in various capacities.
On September 6, 1980, he married his wife Wendy Van Wynen. She survives along with his 4 children, Garrett (Crystal) Meyer, Jason Meyer, Courtney (Jason Foune) Meyer, and Caleb Meyer. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren, Natasha, Janessa, Gavin, Gweneth, Riley, and McKenzie; 2 great grandchildren, Myles and Layanna. He has a sister surviving, Barbara Marsh. Besides his parents he was preceded by a sister, Elizabeth Fleming.
Doug was a lifetime member of the Royal Order of the Moose and a member of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church in South Haven. He enjoyed music, playing softball, golf, and was an avid bowler. Doug was a quiet man by nature. Always listening and thinking. His family will miss him and his kind heart.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church. Those wishing to share a memory online may do so at www.starksfamilyfh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Filbrandt Chapel-Starks Family funeral Homes and Cremation Services. 269-637-0333.
There will be a Celebration of Life held on May 7 from 11am -1pm at the South Haven Moose Lodge. Following Doug’s wishes, he will be cremated and his cremains will be laid to rest at Lakeview Cemetery in South Haven.
Doug graduated in 1967 from South Haven High School. He spent his entire life in the South Haven area other than his service in the US Army, serving in Vietnam. Prior to retirement, Doug worked for the South Haven Water Department in various capacities.
On September 6, 1980, he married his wife Wendy Van Wynen. She survives along with his 4 children, Garrett (Crystal) Meyer, Jason Meyer, Courtney (Jason Foune) Meyer, and Caleb Meyer. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren, Natasha, Janessa, Gavin, Gweneth, Riley, and McKenzie; 2 great grandchildren, Myles and Layanna. He has a sister surviving, Barbara Marsh. Besides his parents he was preceded by a sister, Elizabeth Fleming.
Doug was a lifetime member of the Royal Order of the Moose and a member of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church in South Haven. He enjoyed music, playing softball, golf, and was an avid bowler. Doug was a quiet man by nature. Always listening and thinking. His family will miss him and his kind heart.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church. Those wishing to share a memory online may do so at www.starksfamilyfh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Filbrandt Chapel-Starks Family funeral Homes and Cremation Services. 269-637-0333.
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