County of dove: Warren County
Location of dove: N. Elm St. & N Service Rd., N. of Wright City
This is a small, flat, rectangular stone, with two doves. They are flying toward each other on this granite stone.
The dove here, is again, at the top of this old limestone tombstone. As history and time has told us, limestone was not a good choice for a marker, it weathered badly.
"The dove is most frequently seen animal symbol in the cemetery. It is portrayed in a number of poses, but most frequently it is seen holding an Olive Branch, a reference to the dove sent out by Noah to search for lane, as in Genesis 8.
"The dove then became a symbol of purity and peace because God had made peace with man. It also became a powerful symbol of the Holy Ghost, as illustrated in Jon 1.
"A dove, dive-bombing from the heavens, with an olive branch or a cross in its beak is the symbol for the Holy Ghost. This representation of a dove comes from John I." ~ Stories in Stone, by Douglas Keister, 2004, pages 79, 142
"Melvin Morris Meyer, known by all as "Mel," 88, Wentzville, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, at his home.
Mel was born in Onida, S.D., to Henry Meyer and wife Mary Martha, nee Schmitgen, Feb. 7, 1931. He was married to Ann Twiehaus Dec. 22, 1957. Mel and Ann spent over 61 years together. Mel was in the U.S. Marine Corps in the 1950s during the Korean War. He worked in a goldmine in Lead, S.D., and later worked for Stromberg Carlson out of Rochester, N.Y. Mel became a private contractor, installing dial telephone equipment until he retired in 1990. He liked to garden, fish, and spend time with his family and friends.
Mel is survived by his wife, Ann Meyer, nee Twiehaus; two daughters, Brenda Sue Hoeft and husband Alan, and Linda Lou Nadler and husband Jim; three grandchildren, Lacy Hoeft, Hugo Nadler and Melvin Nadler; one great-grandson, Christopher Ebert; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, seven sisters, four brothers, an infant daughter, and grandson, Jeremy Ebert." ~ Published by The Missourian on Oct. 17, 2019; found on legacy
"Delores Ann (Twiehaus) Meyer
1938 ~ 2021 (age 83)
"Delores Ann Meyer known by all as "Ann" passed away at her home on November 11,2021.
"Ann was born in Wright City Missouri to Julius Twiehaus and Etta Mae Kennedy- Twiehaus.
"Ann was born February 8, 1938. Ann married Melvin Meyer December 22, 1957 and they were married over 61 years.
"Ann started her career as a beautician and later became a stay-at-home mom taking care of their rental properties and Mel's business. She traveled with Mel often.
"Ann loved to can vegetables from Mel's garden, spend time with friends and family, she enjoyed the gambling boat, the occasional happy hour, dancing, baking, and road trips.
"Ann was one of a kind and loved by anyone that knew her and was never afraid to speak her mind.
"Ann is Proceeded in death by her parents, husband Mel, infant daughter, grandson, Jeremy Ebert.
"Survived by Brenda (Alan Roth) Hoeft of Truesdale, MO, Linda (James) Nadler of Wentzville, MO., one granddaughter Lacy Hoeft, two grandsons Hugo & Melvin Nadler, and one great granson, Christopher Ebert, along with many nieces and nephews." ~ Pitman Funeral Home