Dr. Paul S. Meyer (89) of Chesterfield, Missouri, born March 24th, 1928 passed away December 29th, 2017 from Alzheimer’s with his family by his side.

Dr. Meyer was the son of an immigrant from Hamburg, Germany and a farmer’s daughter from Metropolis, IL. He was born in Centralia, Illinois and was a resident of Ferguson, Missouri for 55 years.

He served during WWII, in the United States Army 19th, Infantry Regiment / Company H. / 24th Infantry Division as a combat medic obtaining the rank of Staff Sergeant, stationed in Japan as part of the United States occupational force from 1946 to 1949.

He was a graduate of Washington University School of Dentistry in 1955 and obtained his Masters of Science in Orthodontics from Washington University in 1958.

Dr. Meyer had a private Orthodontic practice in Ferguson, MO, Dellwood, MO and lastly in Florissant, MO where he retired in 1998. Dr. Meyer was extensively involved in his profession serving as the President of the St. Louis Society of Dental Science, President of the Missouri Society of Orthodontics, Board of Directors for the Greater St. Louis Dental Society, Board of Governors for the Missouri State Dental, member of the American Dental Society and member of the American Association of Orthodontists.

In addition, Dr. Meyer taught Orthodontics at the Washington University School of Dentistry for 33 years as an Associate Professor-Emeritus of Orthodontics and was a member of Washington University William Greenleaf Eliot Society.

He was a member of the St. Louis Scottish Rite, Moolah Shrine (North County Gateway 500 Group – Indy Car #35) since 1963 and the Centralia Masonic Lodge No. 201 since 1951. Dr. Meyer was also President of the North County Shrine and served as an Ambassador to the Potentate and Temple at meetings & functions.

A life-long Boy Scout, Dr. Meyer obtained the rank of Eagle Scout and was both a Sea Scout and Air-Scout. He provided Adult Leadership Staff Training to the North Star District well into his retirement and obtained the distinguished Wood Badge.

Dr. Meyer was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Ferguson for 56 years serving in roles as church elder and deacon. He was a longtime volunteer with his wife Madreen at the University of Missouri St. Louis / Touhill Center of Performing Arts.

Faithful son of the late Max & Nellie Meyer. Survived by his wife of 61 years, Madreen (Freiner) Meyer, daughter Renee Richards, son Mark (Sandy), son Kent (deceased), grandchildren Lance (Lauren) Richards, Logan Richards, Rachael Meyer, Brandon Meyer, great-grandchildren Noah, Emily, Madilyn (deceased) Richards, and nieces & nephews.

A few of Dr. Meyer’s more memorable sayings “if you want it bad enough and work hard enough you will do it”; “respect yourself and others, have high ideals, good morals and values’ and lastly “education, education, education” to stress the importance of perseverance and higher learning.

A Celebration of Life will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Ferguson, 401 Darst Road, Ferguson, MO 63135 on Saturday January 13th 2018 at 11:00 a.m. officiated by Reverend Mike Trautman.

Condolence’s can be left at www.stlouiscremation.com

Memorial contributions may be sent to:

Shriners Hospital for Children-St. Louis

Attn: Development Office

4400 Clayton Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

P.O. Box 1893

Memphis, TN 38101-9950

A special thank you to the caregivers at Dolan Memory Care Homes.