Ronovan Ray Meyer

Ronovan R. Meyer, age 81, of Alta and formerly of Storm Lake passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 23, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Storm Lake. Visitation will take place Sunday, April 22, 2018 from 5-7:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Alta. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to UnityPoint Hospice in Storm Lake. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Alta is in charge of the arrangements. Ron, the son of Alvin and Frieda, was born on December 19, 1936 in Fairbury, Nebraska. He lived on a farm in Jefferson County, Nebraska until 1944 when his family moved to rural Storm Lake, Iowa. He graduated from Providence Consolidated of Sulphur Springs in 1954. He attended Iowa State College (now Iowa State University) and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture. Ron began farming with his father in 1960. He married Jane Esther Dreier at St. John Lutheran Church (Hanover) in Alta, Iowa on November 6th, 1960. Ron and Jane raised two children, Cheryl and Bruce. Ron loved life on the farm. He was always looking for new ways of doing things and was never afraid to try new technologies that would make his farm more efficient and successful. Ron and Jane retired from farming in 2004 and moved to Alta where they cherished visits with their friends, family, and especially their grandchildren. Even after retiring, Ron's passion for farming and livestock continued. He never stopped monitoring weather forecasts, agronomy and market prices. Ron was an avid fan of Iowa State sports, especially football, men's basketball and women's basketball, often traveling with Jane to attend games in Ames. Ron's wardrobe largely consisted of Iowa State shirts, sweatshirts and hats. Ron loved to travel. He and Jane had the pleasure of traveling to destinations around the world. Some of his favorites included Alaska, Australia and the Panama Canal. They've enjoyed many cruises as well. Ron and Jane have both loved Hawaii and returned each winter for many years. Ron enjoyed conversations with his many friends. He was full of stories and loved to share them. He never shied away from a good debate, often taking the opposing view just to keep things spirited and lively. Ron loved history and enjoyed touring museums on his travels. Ron had an amazing memory. He could recount the smallest details about his life including names, dates, places and experiences from his earliest years. Ron's life will continue to be celebrated by his wife, Jane Meyer; his children: Cheryl Meyer (Derek Anderson) of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Bruce Meyer (Kelsey) of Stanton, Nebraska; his grandchildren, Kaden and Brody Meyer of Lincoln, Nebraska; his sister, Betty Penniman (Terry) of Scottsdale, Arizona; his nephew, Tyler Penniman (Angela) of St. Paul, Minnesota and niece, Adelina Penniman of Scottsdale, Arizona. Ron was preceded in death by his parents: Alvin and Frieda Meyer, and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Arthur and Emma Dreier. Ron will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Ronovan Ray Meyer

December 19, 1936 - April 18, 2018