Richard A. Meyer

Richard A. Meyer, 88, died peacefully February 9, 2024 after an extended hospitalization in company of family.  In his youth he lived in Cicero, Chicago, and later Darmstadt, Germany, in service of the US Army. Later he and his wife of 52 years, Janet (Schrader) moved to LaGrange where they raised their children: Cindy Lou, Daniel, Robin, and Timothy. They were known for their hospitality and hosting neighborhood events.  Richard was self-employed in the field of soluble oils analysis until retiring in his mid-70s.  Preceding him in death were his first child and only daughter, Cindy Lou; his brothers, Jim and Bill; sister-in-law, Barbara; wife, Janet; great-grandson, Damian; and great-nephew, Michael. Services and Interment were held privately at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services 9445 31 ^st St., Brookfield, IL 60513. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com For those of you who would like to express your condolences to the family, please click on the link below and you can leave a message. If you wish to send a Sympathy Card to the family, please feel free to send it to Hitzeman Funeral Home, 9445 31 ^st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513, c/o the Richard Meyer family. We will gladly forward it on to the family.