Willy Meyer

1854–1932 (age 78)

Biography

Willy Meyer, born in 1854, nurtured friendships and supported civic causes with an ever-present generosity of spirit. He took great joy in the steady rhythms of community life, ready with a helping hand and a generous laugh.

His kindness created a ripple effect that comforted countless neighbors, and his memory endures with gratitude among family and the Woodlawn Cemetery community.

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