Joseph Meyers

Joseph D. Meyers, 77, of Quakertown, died Monday, July 7, in St. Luke's-Quakertown Hospital. He was the loving husband of Rosemarie "Rosie" (Ravier) Meyers for the past 54 years. Born in Quakertown, he was a son of Johanna (Trenker) Meyers Whipple, of Sellersville and the late Joseph A. Meyers. He served with the US Army from 1956 - 1962. He was a chef co-owner of the former Meyers Restaurant, Quakertown for over 50 years. After the restaurant closed, he was a school bus driver for First Student transporting students with special needs. Joe was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and trap shooting, as well as just taking in nature with his family. When he couldn't be outdoors, he enjoyed bowling. He was a member of the North End Rod & Gun Club, New Tripoli, the American Trap Shooters Assoc. and a life member of the NRA. He was a member of the Quakertown Lions and a former Jaycee. He attended Calvary Bible Fellowship Church, Coopersburg. Surviving with his wife are his children, Bryan, Joan M. Allen, husband Thomas, Debra K. Hunter, husband Allan, grandchildren Michael, Keri, Korenne, Ashley, Eric, great-grandchildren Calie & Nathan; brother Gerald "Jerry", and sister Janet Bracalente, husband Thomas, all of Quakertown. A memorial service will be held 10 AM Fri., July 11 in the Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, 135 W. Pumping Station Rd., Quakertown. Family and friends are invited to call at the funeral home Thurs, July 10 6:30 - 8:30 PM or Friday 9 - 10 AM. Memorial contributions in Joe's name may be made to the Temple Bone marrow Transplant clinic, 7604 Central Ave., Phila, PA 19111. www.janauglefcs.com