Ralph Meyer
Thursday, May 8, 1941
Date of Death:
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Age:
72 years old
Visitation
Date: Friday November 22, 2013
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Saturday November 23, 2013
Time: 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Location: Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church [ view map ]
Funeral Mass
Date: Saturday November 23, 2013
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church [ view map ]
Thursday, May 8, 1941
Date of Death:
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Age:
72 years old
Thursday, May 8, 1941
Date of Death:
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Age:
72 years old
Ralph Meyer
Ralph Meyer passed away peacefully early Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 8, 1941 in Owatonna, MN to August and Grace (Kubista) Meyer. He grew up in Brownsdale, MN and graduated from Rose Creek High School in 1959.
After high school, Ralph traveled throughout the country and experienced many life adventures. He worked at the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley Lake Tahoe, CA, the Chinese New Year in San Francisco and picked apples in Seattle, WA to name a few.
After traveling around the country, he returned to MN in 1962 and met his love of 50 years, Patricia Gahagan of Austin, MN . They were then married in July of 1963 at our Lady of Loretto Catholic Church in Brownsdale. The couple then settled in Rochester where Ralph was employed with Edwards Sheet Metal, later becoming Tom Brogan Heating & Air Conditioning. He retired in 2002.
Ralph enjoyed life to the fullest and loved his family with all his heart. He was the very best husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and was a friend to many. He enjoyed spending time at his cabin in Northern Minnesota, annual trips to Arizona in the winter, and venturing off on driving-destination trips across the country. For those who knew him best, he was always in the middle of several projects, as he loved being busy.
Ralph is survived by his wife Patricia, three daughters – Brenda (Dave) Johnson of Chatfield, MN; Jenny Meyer of Chicago, IL; Christine Meyer of Chicago, IL; three granddaughters – Melissa Mattson of Chicago, IL; Krista Mattson of Chatfield, MN and Megan Johnson of Chatfield, MN; two great granddaughters- Rosalie and Kendall, as well as his loyal and loving companion, dog Mattie.
He is also survived by sisters Judy (Neil) Knutson of Brownsdale, MN; Janet Meyer of Minneapolis, MN; Suzanne (David) Wilson of Hudson, WI; Cecile Kling of Minneapolis, MN; and Phyllis Johnson of Rochester, MN.
He was preceded in death by parents and sister, Mary Wilson.
The family would like to his thank all of his friends and family who have supported Ralph through his illness and journey. They would also like to thank physicians and advocates at the Mayo Clinic; Dr. Timothy Olson; Dr. Michael Kidd; Dr. John Fitz; Dr. Lowell Dale, Janet Nelson, RN, and Lynn Borkenhagen, RN, CNP and Mayo Hospice Care.
The funeral mass for Ralph will be held at 10:30am on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at the Church of the Resurrection. Visitation will be held from 4:00pm to 7:00pm on Friday, November 22, 2013 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Ralph Meyer has received the following condolences.
We will miss seeing Ralph up at the lake. We are so grateful for the extra time we were able to spend with you and your family this summer. What wonderful memories! Our deepest sympathies to you all, The Andersons
Our sincere sympathies to you, Pat, and your girls and family. We will miss seeing Ralph's smile in church. May your memories be a comfort. God Bless You. Tom and Sandy Shanahan
Jenny and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your Dad's illness and passing. Know that the tears will always be there, but it will get easier to think of him with smiles as you remember all the wonderful times you spent together and all the memories you made as a family. You all have each other to hold and he was so lucky to have all of you by his side. I still remember your mom and dad visiting you in SF and spending time with them and what a fun couple they were. (HUGS) my dear friend.
Love, Suanne
So sorry to hear about Ralph. I guess the Lord needed another good man.
God be with you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sally and Harold Oviatt
Dearest Pat & family
How sad we were to receive the news of Ralph's passing.
We remember him with such fondness. We just loved his company and had so much fun when you came to Scottsdale.
He was the most gentle man you could wish to meet with an obviously deep sense of love for his family. He was quiet and unassuming but enjoyed a good laugh and was always interested in what people had to say.
He just loved his 'day at the races' and we enjoyed meeting up with you there. Unfortunately none of his luck rubbed off on us! [In memory of Ralph we will put $5 on #5 in the fifth race next time we're at Turf Paradise!] Happy days ...
At this difficult time, Pat, we know you'll find strength and take comfort from Ralph's beloved 'girls'. We're sorry we can't be there.
Joy says: I'll write to you properly soon.
Geoff says: Thanks for the memories, old son. You meant a lot to me and I'll miss you ...
Brenda and family,
Please accept my deepest condolence to you and your family on the loss of your father. My prayers are with your family.
Armin
Sorry to hear about Ralph's passing My sister Mavis,Myron and I knew him and want to send our condolences to the family. Judy and Neil were friends of my mother who lived in Brownsdale {Marie Speer}Would like to say Hi to of his sisters Our prays our with you at this time of your lost Cheryl{Speer} riles
we are so sorry for your loss, Brenda, you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, We know how hard it is to lose a parent. If there is anything I can do that would help ease your pain, please let me know, although I know that would be very difficult to do. Know that we care very much. I hope to be able to make it to the funeral home to show my support on Friday evening. I won't be able to make it to the funeral as I have a prior commitment with my family. Take care and see you soon.
So very sorry to hear of Ralph's death. I remember him fondly from the Edwards Sheet Metal days - my father, Richard Hain, spoke highly of Ralph.
Prayers to your family. I know your memories give you great comfort, and your faith gives you great peace.
Sincerely, Carolyn (Hain) DeYoung
Pat and family,
Sorry to learn of Ralph's passing. He was an honorable man who I enjoyed spending time with at the lake.
may God bless and comfort you at this time. Chuck
Brenda and Family;
Thinking of you all and Pray that you find comfort in the days a head. He will live on inside of each of you. You will find times that when you say or do something it will bring back loving memories of you Dad, Father, Grandpa. Just look up in the sky for the brightest star that is him saying hello!
Love and ((((HUGS))))
Jodie "Irish" Bosma & Family
Patty
So very sorry to hear of the loss of your husband.
Les and Barb Traff
Dear Pat, Brenda, Jenny, and Chris ,
I will cherish the memories that I have of Ralph, always with a smile he would holler across the yard at me ! :)
I will miss all his roses and the time he spent pruning them.~ they were always so beautiful.
He truly was a wonderful man with a gentle heart and always cared about each and every one of you.
He will be missed .
God Bless ,
Janet Westergaard
To Ralph's Girls!
Thank you so much for sharing Ralph with me. He brought many smiles to my face and warmth in my heart. Such a good man!
You have truly been blessed!
Dear Pat and Family,
We will remember Ralph with a kind heart, great sense of humor,and caring person. I hold your family with such high regards for remembering my mom when she died.This meant the world to me. The loss of someone we deeply love cannot be described in books and pamphlets. We hope through communion as a family you will be consoled. Love and prayers.
Cathy, Pete,and Gen
Jenny and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. sounds like he was a fighter. I'm sure it was comforting for him to have all of you by his side.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Jenny,
You have my deepest sympathies for the loss of your beloved dad. I know you were very close to him, as you know I do understand the hurt associated with the loss of a close parent. He will always be with you one way or another...sometimes through tears and sometimes through smiles. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Jan
Pat, Brenda, Jenny, Chris and family,
We are so very sorry for the loss of Ralph. He was such a kind and caring man. We will all miss him like crazy. Our deepest condolences and prayers to all of you.
Take care, Amy and David
I'm so sorry for your loss Meyer family. I know how much joy Grandpa Ralph brought to you all. Please find solace in knowing he's now at peace.
In my thoughts and prayers,
Rebekah
Dear Pat and girls, So very sorry to read this in the paper of your great loss..I am so glad I got yo know his family fron maynard..The girls went to school with our kids..Had a lot of coffee time with Ralph when he would venture down the road to our house..A lot of laughs were shared.
Pat he'll be so missed believe me.You have my deepest sympathy.
God Bless you all
Anita Tjepkes