Stewart August Meeker, 94, of Ellenton, FL, passed away peacefully of natural causes on November 7th, 2025. A beloved husband, father, brother, veteran, and friend, Stew was known for his boundless optimism and his signature phrase “super good,” which perfectly captured his outlook on life.

Born on March 25, 1931, in Rockland County, New York, and raised on Anna Maria Island, Florida. Stewart served his country as a Navy veteran during the Korean War before beginning a long and celebrated career as an aerospace engineer-his name even rests among those honored on the planet Mars. In 1958, Stewart married the love of his life, Frosty, and they shared 57 wonderful years together, raising their children, Christa and Matthew.

Stewart was an avid sailor, reader, and volunteer. He would volunteer his time to help his community. Always striving to leave the world a better place than how he found it. He was involved with the Knights of Columbus and reached their highest level of 4th degree. He loved music and even formed a band later in his life to play for the joy of the communities around him.

He remarried at 85 to Patricia and had 9 more wonderful years of marriage. He is survived by his second wife, Patricia, his sister, Carol Meeks, and his son, Matthew. Family was everything to him. And he was the best father, husband, and friend one could ask for.

A funeral service will be held on January 13, 2026, at 11 AM at Sarasota National Cemetery.

9810 State Rd 72, Sarasota, FL 34241. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations made to

Disabled American Veterans in Stewart’s memory

Stewart’s kindness, generosity, and love for his family and community will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew him. He believed in building not just structures, but also relationships and memories that stand the test of time.

My Hero

He is a noble manin his soft, quiet waysteadfast in his love, and resolve to liveby a simple truth…to do what’s right.

Rather than take the path of ease, for his purpose in life hasnever been to please; With strength of characteras his source, he will try to alter a course . Living by the creed…justice for all…with his virtue, he stands tall.

While others make promises glibly, he takes his oaths seriously. Not a man for pretense, he lives his life simply.

Honest about his faultsand accepting of others too…he meets life’s challengeswith vigor and valor seldom seen-for he’s not one to give up on his dream.

He is a man for all seasons. His life is an example of whatit means to be strong, giving his family so many reasons to say, “dad we love you,” on his special day…thank you for all you’ve done