Jerry A. Meyer, age 71, beloved husband of Vita (Pignatiello) Meyer; devoted father of Bradford (Patti) Meyer; proud grandfather of Sydney, Claire, and Tara; son of Wilma Meyer and the late Reinhart Meyer; son-in-law of the late Victor and Pauline Pignatiello; brother of Robert (Eunice), William, Jon (Cindy), and Jim Meyer; dear brother-in-law of Vic Pignatiello(Terri); dearest uncle to Bret (Laura), Geoff (Lindsey), Jonathan, Timothy, Bryan, Eric, and Joseph; and great uncle to Ana, Alyssa, and Nicholas. Jerry is a graduate of Bremen High School and Carroll University.
Jerry was one of the most accomplished and dedicated bankers in Tinley Park for over 40 years, serving his community as a volunteer in many organizations and the Village of Tinley Park. He was chairman of the Economic Development Committee and has served on this board for over 30 years. He was also a member of the Police Pension Board. He organized and was President of Allegiance Bank in Tinley. He is President of the Board of Southwest Community Services Foundation for special needs adults and has served for over 40 years with them. He is past president of the Tinley Park Chamber of Commerce and was selected as Business Man of the Year. He was on the first committee that started Octoberfest in Tinley and was Festmaster. He is a member of Masonic Blue Lodge, member of the Scottish and York Rites, and member of the Medinah Shrine, El Haj, and Greeters of Medinah. He was also a long time member of Calumet Country Club and served on the Board of Governors.
"At the Families request" In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Zion Lutheran Church in memory of "Jerry". Thank You !!!