Harry J. Meeker

December 25, 1933 - March 2, 2021

Harry J. Meeker, age 87 of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, March 02, 2021, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL. He was born on December 25, 1933, in Rhame, ND, the son of Harry and Marie (nee Schauman) Meeker. On October 04, 1958, he married Barbara E. Kosto at Phillipsburg, PA. She passed away on May 07, 2007. He was a member of Lee Iten American Legion Post #439 Highland - Former Moose Member. Harry was born in Rhame, ND and lived through out the Pacific Northwest growing up. He joined the US Air Force during the Korean War. After he was discharged he married and he and his wife settled in California. He worked in the oil fields all along the west coast. He and his wife moved to Pennsylvania from 1967 to 1974 and returned to California. They settled in Montana and after her death in 2007, Harry moved to Highland, IL to be near his daughter. Harry enjoyed bowling, cross stitch, dancing and loved music. Survivors include : Daughter - Stephenie A. (Paul) Vogt, Highland, IL Grandchild - Nichole J. (Joe) Kirk, Troy, IL Grandchild - Rob C. (Michelle) Ross, Collinsville, IL Great Grandchild - Gabriel A. Kirk Great Grandchild - Caleb C. Kirk Great Grandchild - Isaac D. Kirk Great Grandchild - Roland S. Ross Great Grandchild - Jaden Darr Great Grandchild - Brandon L. Ross Great Grandchild - Grace E. Ross Sister - Betty A. Smith, Boulder City, NV He was preceded in death by : Father - Harry E. Meeker Mother - Marie R. Meeker nee Schauman Wife - Barbara E. Meeker nee Kosto - Died 5/7/2007 Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Following Harry's wishes, he will be cremated and laid to rest next to his loving wife at Fort Harrison State Veterans Cemetery in Helena, MT at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Moose Charities.