Theodore Vincent

Meyer

Theodore V. "Ted" Meyer, 86, of Marthasville, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, November 15, 2025. He was born on October 14, 1939, to the late Theodore and Rosaly (nee: Sickmann) Meyer.

Ted proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army Artillery Division. Following his service, he was united in marriage to Rita Hellmann on April 11, 1964 at St. John's Gildehaus Catholic Church in Villa Ridge, MO. They shared 61 years of marriage and together they were blessed with five children. A longtime member of the United Auto Workers, Ted worked for Chrysler while also farming, which was his true passion. After retirement from Chrysler, he continued to work as a heavy equipment operator with Operating Engineers Local 513. A man of faith and family, Ted treasured time spent with his loved ones and quietly lived out his beliefs in his daily life. He enjoyed gathering with friends at the local coffee shop where he joined in the daily conversations aimed at "solving the world's problems." He never met a stranger and was always ready to lend a hand or offer thoughtful advice. His legacy of faith, hard work, quick wit, and deep love for his family will be cherished by all who knew him.  Ted's kind heart and witty comebacks will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Ted is survived by his loving wife, Rita (Hellmann) Meyer; his five children, Mary Jo (Kent) Trentmann, John Meyer, Steve (Sandy) Meyer, Daniel (Tonya) Meyer and Cheryl (Tommy) Burnham. He was the proud grandfather of Brian (Theresa) Kopp, Jeremy (Jessica) Kopp, Brooklynn Meyer, Cole Trentmann, Ben Meyer, Christian Meyer, Jacob Trentmann, Cameron Meyer, Abby Meyer, Addyson Meyer, Ella Meyer, Mackenzie Burnham and Elliot Burnham; and great-grandfather to Brayden, Edwin, Hattilynn and Caleb. He is also survived by his brothers Jim (Alice) Meyer, Bob (Marsha) Meyer, Leo (Myriam) Meyer, Tom (Dianne) Meyer and Rich (Aurie) Meyer; his sisters, Mary (Hank) Fischer, Rosemary (Charles) Carpenter, Lenora "Tootie" (Maurice) Eagan and Helen (Gary) Kleekamp; his sisters-in-law, Sandra Meyer, Rosie Meyer, Mary Ann Hellmann, Rosalie Mayer, Therese (Kenneth) Schwoeppe, Mary Hellmann, Lorraine Hellmann and his brothers-in-law, Kenny Ackmann, John Ruether, Jim Hellebusch, Dennis (Darlene) Hellmann and Leo Hellmann; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Ted was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Rosaly (Sickmann) Meyer; his siblings, Betty Gildehaus, Elroy Meyer, Lawrence Meyer, Dorothy Ackmann, Judy Ruether and Patsy Hellebusch; and in-laws, Orville Gildehaus, Dorothy (Ed) Barker, Russell Mayer, Jim Hellmann, Jerome Hellmann and Bob (Ruth) Hellmann.

Visitation for Ted Meyer will be held on Sunday, November 23, 2025 from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Martin Funeral Home in Marthasville. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Monday, November 24, 2025 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Concord Hill, MO with internment to follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Masses are preferred or donations made in memory of Ted to St. Ignatius Church.