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Jack Meyer, Class of 1949

Jack Meyer, Class of 1949
Jack Meyer

John Meyer (SAA Class of 1949)

September 20, 1935 – April 10, 2024

John Herman Kampmann Meyer, (aka Jack, Dad, Gramps, Papa Bear and Quack Quack), age 88, left for his final and most glorious adventure on April 10, 2024. Born in St. Louis, MO on September 20, 1935, to Theodore and Mildred Bischoff Meyer. In 1937, Jack and his parents moved to San Antonio, TX. He attended The San Antonio Academy and graduated from The Texas Military Institute. Jack then moved to Austin and spent the next four years at The University of Texas, earning a B.B.A. in Banking and Finance and becoming a lifelong Longhorn fan!

Upon graduation, he married his high school sweetheart, Elizabeth (Betty) Taylor Meyer. They lived in San Antonio while he served in the United States Army at Fort Sam Houston. Soon the family grew when their son, John Jr. was born. When John was two years old, the family moved to New York City. Jack began his dream job at White Weld & Company Investment Bankers on Wall Street. It was in New York that their second son, Theodore F. Meyer (Ted) made his entry in the backseat of the car delivered by his father. Although they loved New York, Betty and Jack decided the best place to raise their children was back home in San Antonio.

Jack went into banking and later became President of Alamo National Bank. He was a firm believer in giving back to the community. He was a leader in many of the San Antonio community service organizations. Jack served on the Board of the San Antonio Medical Foundation, Southwest Research Institute, The National Conference of Christian and Jews, Family Service Association, The Community Chest, The San Antonio Parks Foundation, Incarnate Word College, The United Way of San Antonio, President of The Argyle, Mayor of Olmos Park and many more. “Public service is a noble calling, and we need men and women of character to believe that they can make a difference in their communities, in their states, and in their countries” George H.W. Bush

Betty and Jack loved playing doubles at The San Antonio Country Club. He was a great athlete and enjoyed swimming, skiing, sailing, golf, horseback riding and scuba diving! Travel was a lifelong passion, and he traveled the world. However, his “Happy Place” was his get-away at Blue Lake Estates at Lake LBJ. Countless hours were spent with family and friends swimming, boating, skiing, picnicking, and soaking up the sunshine.

In 1986, Jack represented the Texas Cavaliers as King Antonio LXIV. Looking back, he often said that this was the most fun week of his life! “How can you not have fun when everyone in the city is happy, celebrating, and having a marvelous time!” In addition to the Cavaliers, he was a member of The San Antonio German Club, The Order of the Alamo, The San Antonio Country Club, The Argyle, and The Conopus Club.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Betty He leaves behind his loving wife, Carolyn; sons, John H. K. Meyer, Jr. (Jackie), and Theodore F. Meyer (Helen); grandchildren, Kristen Zagoren (Andy), Aubrey Meyer, and Theodore F. Meyer, III; great-grandchild Sloane Zagoren; step-sons Thomas Robert Gish Jr. (Christin), and Matthew Knapp Gish (Katherine); step- grandchildren Tommy Gish, Claire Gish, Edward Gish, and Cal Gish.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Fernando Lopez, AA Home Health Care, Vitas Health Care, and all the faithful workers who have dedicated their lives to the care of others.

MEMORIAL SERVICE
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2024
11:00 A.M.
ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
315 E. PECAN ST., SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78205

The Rev. Beth Knowton will officiate. Honorary Pallbearers will be The Texas Cavaliers King’s Council.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation, 909 N.E. Loop 410, Suite 903, San Antonio, Texas, 78209; St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 315 E. Pecan Street, San Antonio Texas, 78205; or the charity of your choice.

Originally published by Porter Loring on April 11, 2024

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