Gerald H. Meyer

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Cold Spring for Gerald H. Meyer, age 75, of Cold Spring formerly of Sauk Rapids. Jerry passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2013 surrounded by his loving family at the St. Cloud Hospital. Reverend Matthew Luft, OSB will officiate. Burial will take place in St. Boniface Parish Cemetery.

Family and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud, and after 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the Church in Cold Spring. Parish prayers will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home in St. Cloud.

Jerry was born on January 3, 1938 in St. Cloud to Cornelius and Mary (Thyen) Meyer. He graduated from St. Cloud Cathedral in 1956. Jerry married Leila M. Athmann on June 28, 1958 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud. He was an owner and operator at Mid-State Tile Co. all of his life. Jerry was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, St. Cloud Knights of Columbus Council #961, Crosiers Apostolate, and Sports Incorporated.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and the Twins (especially 27 years of attending Twins spring training). Jerry treasured all the time spent with his family. One of his greatest passions was attending many of his children’s and grand-children’s sporting events.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Leila; children, Dan (Tina) of Big Lake, Cindy (Mike) Roden of Sauk Rapids, Laurel (Pete) Schoborg of Cold Spring, Tom (Kim) of St. Cloud; grandchildren, Cally, Ryan, Abbie, Jamie, Cassie, Garret, Cole, Connor, Julia and Jake; four great grandchildren; brother and sister, Robert (Letty) of St. Cloud, and Carole (Pete) Loehr of St. Cloud.

Preceding him in death were his parents.

A Special Thank You to the Staff at the St. Cloud Hospital for exceptional care given to Jerry during his stay.