Louis Emil Myers

Louis Emil Myers, born on September 23, 1931, in Mattituck, New York, passed away peacefully July 1st, 2026, at the age of 94. He was the beloved son of Rose Elizabeth Woerner and George Myers and was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Heide, and by his son Dwayne.

Louis grew up in Mattituck NY during his early years before the family relocated to Oceanside, Long Island, when he was about 8 years old. Following the death of his father only a year later, Louis and his younger brother Leonard were raised in large part by their eldest brother George, who stepped into a paternal role with quiet strength and grace.

In his early twenties, Louis joined the U.S. Air Force, serving in Alaska before being transferred to Tennessee. It was there he met Patricia Doris Fleming, whom he married and with whom he had five children: Gray Louis Myers, Dwayne Curtis Myers (deceased), Brian Ronald Myers, Robin Patricia Johnson, and Wade Clifford Myers. That marriage lasted 20 years. He later married Patricia Anne Poore, gaining stepchildren Chris and Carole, and remained with her until she passed far too early due to cancer. He then married Heidi Marie Moegle (deceased), with whom he shared 35 years of marriage, gaining a stepson, Forrest Moegle.

Though he initially pursued a degree in Chemistry at Hoffstra University, the responsibility of providing for a growing family led Louis to refocus his career path to become a licensed insurance agent for Metropolitan Life where he was employed for 20 years. He then transitioned to various forms of labor and service—construction, census work, and eventually, real estate investing. He found fulfillment in buying, renovating, and renting homes—often working creatively and generously to help his tenants find stable housing, even when it cost him personally.

Faith played a central role in Louis’s life. He was deeply involved in the Church of Christ throughout the years. At the Hohenwald Church of Christ, he was known for driving church buses to pick up families and children, washing all the busses after services, and never accepting a dime for his work. In Ashland City, he served the community through food banks, clothing drives, and by teaching Bible classes. His heart was in service.

Louis was not a perfect man—something he would have admitted freely. He carried regrets for mistakes he made along the way, and particularly about not staying closer to all of his children and their families. But he lived with pragmatism and humility, believing that love sometimes meant letting others live their lives freely, even from a distance. In his later years, he moved to Louisville, Kentucky, to be near his youngest son Wade, who cared for him and managed his affairs through his remaining time on earth.

Those who knew Louis will remember his ready smile, his fondness for jokes, and his tireless efforts to uplift those around him. Even in adversity, he sought a silver lining. His life was marked not only by his mistakes but by the countless ways he sought to atone for them—through service, kindness, and quiet generosity.

Louis held a firm belief in God, Jesus Christ, and the hope of life everlasting. He looked forward to forgiveness and grace in the life to come, and he would urge anyone reading this to draw closer to God and seek that same comfort and promise.

He leaves behind a legacy of resilience, faith, and imperfect but enduring love. He will be deeply missed.

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