Eula "Jean" (Lindon) Meier, 93, of Madison, WI, formerly of Apple River, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 26, 2021, at Agrace Hospice Center in Fitchburg, WI.

Jean was born on July 18, 1927 in Wolfe County, Kentucky, the daughter of Morton and Rella (Rice) Lindon. She grew up in Gillmore, KY, graduating from Hazel Green Academy. She continued her education at Berea College, graduating in 1952 with a Bachelor's degree in Home Economics. While at Berea, she drew great enjoyment from participating in country dancing and various arts from the Appalachian region. Upon graduation, Jean began teaching Home Economics in the Scales Mound, IL school district and then in the Rochelle, IL school district. During this time, she met her future husband Marvin E. Meier. They were married on June 29, 1957 at the United Methodist Church in Rochelle, IL. After their marriage, they moved to Apple River, IL for two years, then to the family farm, where they raised their children and lived throughout the rest of their married life.

Jean resumed her teaching at Lena-Winslow School District where she retired in 1988. Jean was a leader in the Future Homemaker Association (FHA), served on the Illinois Vocational Home Economics Teacher Association Advisory Council, and was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Retired Teachers Association. Jean was an active member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Warren, IL, where she served as the church librarian for many years. Jean enjoyed sewing, quilting, gardening and travel. She also enjoyed hosting multiple international students over the years leading to many enduring friendships.

Surviving are her children, Ruthann (Ken) Meier Johns of Gainesville, VA, and James (Allison) Meier of Middleton, WI; grandchildren, Jacob Glenn Johns and David James Meier; sisters, Wanda (Gerald) Mayberry of Kingsport, TN, and Carolyn Roten of Beavercreek, OH, as well as many other family and lifelong friends.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents, husband Marv, brothers Ralph, Joe and JC Lindon, and her sister Alta Kay (Lindon) Hurt.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday June 30,2021, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Warren, IL.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at the church.

Pastor Michelle Knight will officiate the services.

Burial will be at the Elmwood Cemetery in Warren, IL.

A memorial has been established in her memory.