Kenneth M Meyers Jr. OBITUARY
Kenneth Mitchel Meyers Jr (Gus Meyers), age 75, passed away on August 18, 2025, at his home in San Clemente, CA, in the arms of his beloved wife and best friend Susan. They celebrated their 40th Wedding Anniversary on August 25, 2024. His steadfast friend Michael Miller of San Clemente, was also present at his passing. Gus fought the good fight against cancer and pulmonary diseases. To the end, he was strong and courageous in body, mind, and spirit. God granted him peace at last and brought him home to heaven to be with his mother, father, and brothers. He was born on Nov. 15, 1949, in Superior WI. He volunteered for the United States Marine Corps in 1968 and served in the jungles of Viet Nam 1969-1970. He also served as the NCO in charge of the security detachment at the American Embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka and Lisbon Portugal from 1976-1978. He received an Honorable Discharge from the USMC as Gunnery Sergeant in 1978. He and his wife Susan, came to San Clemente, CA in 1986. After the Marine Corps he became a business owner and Building Inspector for the City of San Clemente. He purchased and remodeled a 60’s era tract home which was his pride and joy. He maintained strong connections with the Marine Corps throughout his 40 years in San Clemente. He was an avid golfer and intensely interested in local, state, national and international politics. He never forgot his roots in Northern Wisconsin and returned each summer to reunite with family and friends. He was a proud member of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. His love of family was always strong. Gus was a Marine through and through, a dedicated husband, and a loyal friend to many. When illnesses plagued him in later years, he demonstrated strength and resilience that amazed family and friends. When they pointed out how much he was suffering, he often said, “What I went through in Vietnam at age 20 was the hardest thing I’ve ever done, and these illnesses are nothing in comparison.” He drew upon that wartime experience to remain valiant to the end.
Gus is survived by his loving wife Susan; sons Kenneth Mitchel (Jennifer) Meyers III and Mark Jeffrey (Michelle) Meyers; brothers James Meyers, Michael Meyers, and Patrick Meyers; sister-in-law Peggy Meyers; and granddaughter Carly (Kayne) Galyon, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father Kenneth Mitchel Meyers Sr., his mother Mary Theresa Freascher Meyers, and his brothers, David Meyers and Raymond Meyers.
