Benny L. Meir

Benny Leo Meir, age 59 of West Branch, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Benny had lived in West Branch for all of his life and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was also a member of the Moose Lodge and the Eagles of West Branch. He enjoyed working in the woods, building construction, logging, shuffleboard, darts, pool shooting and gardening. Benny is survived by his siblings, Marjorie (Juan) Rey-Froufe of Kingsville, Ontario, Vernon Meir of Prescott, Linda (Harold) Stephens of West Branch and Leona (David) Dezsi of Southgate, his daughter, Beth (Mike Laier) Meyst of West Branch, granddaughters, Hailey Laier and Noelle Laier and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Ailene Meir, his sister Helen Reetz and his soul mate Bunny Meyst. Visitation at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch will begin on Thursday, January 5, 2012 from 2-9 p.m. The Celebration of Life Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in West Branch, with visitation prior from 10:00 am until time of mass. Fr. Patrick Maher will officiate. Burial will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery, West Branch. Memorial Contributions may be made to the family.