WILMINGTON — Daniel Vincent Meier Sr., 98, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019, at Bradley Creek Health Care Center, Wilmington.
He was born Sept. 29, 1920, in Wilmington. Mr. Meier was a longtime member of St. Therese Catholic Church, Wrightsville Beach, and Basilica Shrine of Saint Mary, Wilmington. He was one of the charter members of the International Longshoremen’s Association, Local 1766, and he lived to go to work. Dan had also been a member of the Cape Fear Power Squadron; a master gardener; and a lover of animals, particularly his dogs, Sparky and Sandy.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 74 years, Christina Drew Meier, in 2014.
Surviving are his children, Daniel V. Meier Jr. (Patricia) of Owings, Maryland, Michael T. Meier (Brenda) of Easton, Maryland, Susan Millinor (Michael) of Wilmington, and David J. Meier of Wilmington. He is fondly remembered by his grandchildren, Hannah Simmons and Sarah Ruffalo; and great-grandchildren, Zoe Millinor, Kathryn Simmons and Gavin Blake.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 11, at Basilica Shrine of St. Mary, 412 Ann St., Wilmington. Interment will follow in Oleander Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Pender County Humane Society, P.O. Box 626, Burgaw, NC 28425; or Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1414 Physician’s Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401.
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