Lowell R. Meyer
Friday, March 24, 1939
Date of Death:
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Age:
84 years old
Visitation
Date: Saturday October 21, 2023
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Celebration of Life
Date: Saturday October 21, 2023
Time: 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
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Friday, March 24, 1939
Date of Death:
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Age:
84 years old
Friday, March 24, 1939
Date of Death:
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Age:
84 years old
Lowell R. Meyer
Lowell Richard Meyer, 84, passed away peacefully at home on October 12, 2023, on National Farmer’s Day due to complications of Lewy Body Dementia. Thank you, Lowell, for your love of God, community, family, friends and service to our country.
Lowell was born March 24, 1939, to Lucille and Edwin Meyer. He graduated from Rochester High School in 1956. Lowell served in the United States National Guard after graduation. He farmed with his grandfather, father, and brother. In addition to farming, he worked various jobs including 5 years at IBM. Working at IBM made him realize he wanted to be his own boss and pursue dairy and crop farming full time. On August 22, 1965, Lowell married Charlene (Sherry) Johnson, bought the family farm, and started a family.
Lowell milked cows for 38 years, caring for many other animals along the way including raising Golden Retrievers with Sherry, who passed away in 2002. In the fall of 2003, he sold a Golden Retriever puppy to Patti Kirkham. After a week, he called to check on the puppy and asked Patti on a date. They were married in July of 2007.
Along with farming, Lowell enjoyed hunting, large family gatherings, and spending time with friends. He was a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church serving as a deacon and achieving golden member recognition. He was known for his kindness, compassion, and quick witted humor including light-hearted pranks, jokes, and surprise visits to the Dairy Queen
He is survived by his wife Patti, 5 children; Michelle (Dave), John, Jennifer, Samantha (Ben), Crystal (Tony), and step-son Matthew (Shari), 15 grandchildren, 1 great grandson, and his brother Harry and two brothers-in-law (Jim and Paul), along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and his faithful dog, Jack. He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife Sherry.
Memorials are preferred to Seasons Hospice, Lewy Body Dementia Association, Mayo Clinic, or an animal shelter of your choice.
The family would like to thank Home Instead Senior Care and the many doctors and staff at Mayo Clinic for Lowell’s excellent care, especially Dr. Vella, Dr. Hunt, Dr. Young, and Dr. Kwon.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 21, 2023, in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral home with an hour prior visitation.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
Condolences
The family of Lowell R. Meyer has received the following condolences.
I am truly sorry that Lowell has left us. I have many fond memories of him. He was a special man. We are all with you in the hard time. Much love from Amy, Luis, Luis Jr, Dani and Isabel.
Jennifer & family,
I was saddened to hear of your father’s passing. I hope the many wonderful memories you have of him will bring a smile to your face in the days to come!
Your Dad was so proud of his family & knew how much you loved him.
Thinking of you my dear friend…
Jennifer and family, we are so sorry for the loss of your dad. From the stories that you told, he was well loved and loved you. I know that your memories won’t fill the void of your loss, but they will help.
Jennifer and family, we are so sorry for the loss of your dad. From the stories that you told, he was well loved and loved you. I know that your memories won’t fill the void of your loss, but they will help.
My thoughts and prayers are with you ?
My family extends our prayers and condolences to Patti and Lowell's family during this period of grief. Great man and always enjoyed his company and fellowship at First Presbyterian Church. He was so fun being around and we always enjoyed helping in the kitchen and doing anything we could to help Patti and Lowell at FPC. His faith was strong, and he will be truly missed by all the lives he touched during his life here on earth. God bless his family and always keep the happy memories in your heart. He is with Our Father now. May he Rest in Peace.
Brad, Sara, Jason and Thomas Kluck
I always enjoyed working with Lowell and Patti in the church kitchen. I am happy I had the opportunity to know him through church. I will have happy memories of him and pray you will be blessed with many happy memories too.
Patti and family,
I am saddened to hear of Lowell’s passing.
in the 30+ years I knew and worked with Lowell, he was always kind and a straight shooter. A real gentleman.
Jeff
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you say good-bye to a loving husband, father, and grandfather. We have fond memories of our gatherings with Lowell and his love for his family, the farm, his animals, and his wonderful hospitality—-always complete with a great drink!!!!!!! May God grant peace and memories of a life well-lived!