Marsha Ann Meyer, age 72, of Meta, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022, surrounded by her family, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.  She was born in Jefferson City on January 13, 1950, daughter of the late Nelson Herman Otto, Sr. and Anna Marie (Zeilman).  On March 13, 1971, in Rich Fountain, Marsha was united in marriage to Robert "Bob" Meyer, who survives at their home.

After graduation, Marsha was employed at the Missouri State Highway Patrol until she married Bob and moved to Killeen, Texas to start their new adventures.  Upon completion of Bob's military service, they returned to Missouri and bought a farm in Meta where she helped on the family hog farm while raising her four children.  She later worked as a secretary for the Diocese of Jefferson City, Patio Chef, and the Department of Public Safety. She also worked as a First Aid and CPR instructor for Capital Region Medical Center.

Marsha was an active member of the Meta community.  She, along with her husband Bob, was a founding member of the COMM-Unity Ambulance Service where she took on many roles including having served as a volunteer EMT/First Responder, she taught many first responder, EMT, and CPR classes, and served on the COMM-Unity board.  Marsha was also a member of St. Cecilia Parish where she served on the cemetery committee and spent many years as a CCD religion teacher.

Marsha loved traveling with friends which in later years mostly consisted of trips to "Downstream."  When she wasn't traveling, she could always be heard cheering for her Grandkids at their many sporting events.  She had a love for the holidays and made each one special for her family.  She loved decorating trees on Christmas Eve, dyeing her special Easter eggs, and especially cherished building her Christmas Village each year with her Grandchildren.  She always looked forward to these days along with her "special days" with each of the Grandkids and their "Condo week" at the Lake.

In addition to her husband, Bob, she is also survived by two sons, Mike Meyer (Tiffanie) of St. Thomas and Jon Meyer (Mike Nichols) of Columbia; two daughters, Michelle Derkum (Tony) of Meta and Angel Backes (Brad) of Meta; grandchildren; Sydney and Elena Meyer, Nick Meyer, Will, Melina, and Natalee Derkum, Taylor, Sarah, and Lizzy Backes; three brothers, Dale Otto (Diana), Duane Otto, and Nelson Otto, Jr.; and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Nelson and Anna Otto and her in-laws, Leo and Sarah Meyer.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 21, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Meta with Fr. Leonard Mukiibi officiating.  Interment will be held in St. Cecilia Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday with a prayer service at 4 p.m., March 20, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Meta.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the St. Cecilia Cemetery Fund.