Donald Eugene Meyer

Donald E. Meyer, age 85, of Otsego Place in Storm Lake, Iowa died October 11, 2013 in Storm Lake surrounded by family. Donald Eugene Meyer was born August 21, 1928 in Storm Lake, Iowa the son of Edward and Blanche (Martine) Meyer. He was baptized, received first communion and was confirmed at the St. Maryâ€™s Catholic Church in Storm Lake where he remained a member. Growing up, he attended school in Truesdale where he graduated from Truesdale High School. Prior to entering the service, Don worked with Quaker Oats Company in Truesdale. On June 26, 1950, Don was enlisted in the United States Army where he served his country with the 17th Infantry Regiment during the Korean War. While serving, he received the Combat Infantry Badge and the Korean Service Medal with two campaign stars. He was honorably discharged in October of 1953. On April 2, 1956, Don was united in marriage to Janette Marie Madsen at the St. Maryâ€™s Catholic Church in Mallard, Iowa. Together, they were blessed with four children: Bryan, Dennis â€œZekeâ€, Pam and Jim. He was a volunteer fireman from April 13, 1959 to February 10, 1981 where he retired as a Captain. Don was very active in the AMVETS Post #66 participating with the Color Guard. Don worked for DeKalb in Storm Lake and was a Community School bus driver until he retired in 1983. Following retirement, he delivered motorcycles, ATVâ€™s and snowmobiles for Storm Lake Honda. He also worked for Floyd Binder and Charles Specketer farming. In his spare time, he enjoyed stock car races, wood working, and gardening. Family was very important to Don and he treasured the time he was able to spend with family and friends. He especially enjoyed his great grandchildren, Trevor and Brooke. They held a special place in Great Papaâ€™s heart. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Janette Meyer of Storm Lake, Iowa; children: Bryan (Joanne) Meyer of Whittemore, Iowa; Dennis â€œZekeâ€ (Stacy) Meyer of Rembrandt, Iowa; Pam (Marty) Winebrinner of Jefferson, South Dakota; Jim (Tracy) Meyer of Sioux City, Iowa; grandchildren: Chris (Jessica) Meyer, Bobbi Meyer (special friend, Sean Sullivan), Brandie (Dustin) Wenham, Nicholas Meyer, Megan (Alex) Lenz, Brittany Meyer, Nicole Olney, Holly Meyer, Angela Meyer, and Tanya Meyer; great grandchildren, Trevor and Brooke Meyer; brother, Richard Meyer of Des Moines, Iowa; brother-in-law, Arnold Jensen of Ringsted, Iowa; sister-in-law, Carol Sheehan of Des Moines, Iowa; nieces; nephews; extended family and many close friends. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Blanche Meyer; parents-in-law, Clarence and Emma Madsen; siblings: Harold, Francis and Jerry Meyer; Dorothy Kaufman and Mildred Bockleman; sisters-in-law: Lois Jensen, Janice Sutton, and Shirley Thompson. Memorials may be designated to UnityPoint Hospice, Storm Lake Fire Department, or St. Maryâ€™s Catholic Church.

Donald Eugene Meyer

August 21, 1928 - October 11, 2013