Augie G. Meier, Jr.

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Augie G. Meier, Jr., a wonderful and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Augie has moved on to the greatest party of all with his daughter Belinda in heaven, after a long hard battle with his health. We were blessed with a lifetime of beautiful memories full of laughter and love. It’s never enough time and though we are heartbroken by this loss; we know that he is at peace. Augustine “Augie” Meier, Jr., 74, Topeka, Kansas, passed away, surrounded by family, Monday, December 5, 2022. Augie was born December 14, 1947, in Topeka, the son of Augie, Sr. and Lucille Engroff Meier. He grew up in Topeka and was well-known and loved within the community. He attended St. Joseph Grade School and graduated from Hayden High School. Augie served our country in the US Air Force. Augie loved golfing, spending time at the lake on the boat, and most of all his family, friends, and 11 grandkids. Starting from humble beginnings, he was able to create the amazing out of nothing. Through hard work and determination, he became a successful realtor with a career spanning over 40 years. On January 1, 2017, Augie and Joyce Rakestraw were married enjoying 25 years together. Augie was kind, caring, with a quick wit and sense of humor that could make anyone laugh. Ever the social soul, he made friends easily and left an imprint on all who knew him. He will be missed dearly, but the impact he left on those who knew him will last forever. He is proceeded in death by his daughter, Belinda Meier, his brother, Billy Meier, and his parents. Augie is survived by his wife, Joyce; children, Augie G. Meier III (Nicole), Bridget Meier, Jeremy Rakestraw (Christina), Jessica Rakestraw (Morgan) and Jared Rakestraw (Michele); grandchildren, Augie Meier IV, Lizzy Meier, Jonathan Rakestraw, Kristen Rakestraw, Justin Rakestraw, Kayla Fellars, Ellis Rakestraw, Ryker Rakestraw, Beckett Rakestraw, Brexli Rakestraw and Campbell Rakestraw; and his sister, Rose Baker (Bob). Augie’s family will greet friends from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, December 9, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, followed by the rosary at 12:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m., all at the Church. Burial, with military honors, will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.

Augie G. Meier, Jr.

December 14, 1947 - December 5, 2022