James L. Meyer

James L. Meyer, 80, of Watertown, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024, at Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center in Johnson Creek.

James was born on May 3, 1944, in Watertown, the son of Lloyd and Leone (Luben) Meyer. He retired from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department after serving many years as a detective. James was a past state president and active longtime member of the Elks Lodge with local state and national involvement. He was a member of the Watertown American Legion, Moose Lodge, and Marine Corps League. In his free time, you could find him outside tinkering in his shop and spending time with his family and friends. James would help anyone that needed it, he was a kind and humble man. He will be dearly missed by those who were blessed to have known him.

James is survived by his daughter Kristen Meyer, son Patrick (Cynthia) Meyer, grandchildren Alyssa (Tyler), Alex, Jordan (Courtney), and James, great-grandchildren Layla, Lucas, and Isla. He is further survived by his brother Michael Meyer, and special friend Carol Seitz and her children Tammy, Tracie, Lisa, and Christine. He is also survived by a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Patricia Noe.

A memorial service will be held at 5:00pm on Monday, September 16, 2024 at the Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home with the members of the Elks Lodge presiding. Visitation will take place at the funeral home from 3:00pm until the time of service. Burial will take place at a later date at Rock River Cemetery in Jefferson.