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Frederick J. Meier

Frederick Meier Obituary

Meier, Frederick J., 90, a retired civil engineer and resident of Santa Ana, died December 29, 2010. Besides his wife, Katherine Jane Meier, he leaves sons, Michael F. (Anita) Meier, Stephen G. Meier and John M. (Melany) Meier; 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral Service Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 11 am in Trinity United Presbyterian Church, Santa Ana. Interment to follow at Santa Ana Cemetery, Santa Ana. Saddleback Chapel

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Published by Orange County Register on Dec. 31, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Frederick Meier

11 Entries

Joshua Nelson

January 11, 2011

I met Fred in 2004 when I became more involved in the ASCE Orange County Branch. Fred always seemed to really care about what you had to say and was good at making you feel important. The society is going to miss Fred and I will too. I always new I could ask his advice on anything and he'd have a word of encouragement or advice. I am going to miss having him around and seeing his smiling face at our luncheons and events.

Bob Brock

January 10, 2011

I knew Fred for years as I became involved in the OC Chapter of ASCE early in my career. He was a great mentor and a tribute to our Civil Engineering profession. His spirit will live on in the History and Heritage documentation he was instrumental in putting together for the Branch, and in the history that he personally helped make during his many long years serving ASCE and the profession.
Bob Brock, P.E., Past OC Branch President

January 5, 2011

To All Who Knew Fred,

When I was in High School, Fred Meier was a Center and Linebacker playing football for the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers. He was my hero and I was extremely proud that he was dating my beautiful sister, Jane Porter. He became a renowned civil engineer and helped transform the lay of the land in Southern California. Fred and my sister were married and produced three fine sons, Michael Frederick, Stephen Grosvenor and John Morton. Fred was one of the last surviving members of Nebraska's first bowl game when they played in the 1941 Rose Bowl. He will be remembered as a scholar, patriot, athhlete and good man.

With A Heavy Heart and My Deepest Sympathy,

J. Morton Porter
Omaha, Nebraska

January 3, 2011

I met Fred perhaps 30 years ago when we both were in the History and Heritage Committee for the local section of the American Society of Civil Engineers. He was a wonderful peson and we became friends as well as colleages. I admired him greatly for all he did (which included playing in the Rose Bowl for Nebraska in 1940 or 1941). We will all miss him deeply.
Irving Sherman

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Gary Gilbert, PE

January 3, 2011

Had the honor working with Fred in the ASCE Orange County History and Heritage Committee over the last 5 years. He enlightened me to the history of engineering projects in the Los Angeles area. I appreciate his mentoring of me on the adding John Wayne Airport to the list of historic engineering projects. I will cherish the memory of my time spent with him.

January 3, 2011

George Horowitz

January 3, 2011

It has been my privilege to know Fred as a member of the ASCE L.A. Section's History and Heritage Committee. All of our Committee members greatly respected Fred's knowledge and dedication, and considered him to be a very good friend. It was a great loss when he retired from the Section committee, and even more so now that he has passed on. I am certain that I may speak for all of our committee members in expressing our most sincere sympathy to Fred's surviving family members.

George Horowitz, P.E.

January 2, 2011

To The Meier Family,

We are deeply saddened about our Uncle Fred. Words can not adequately express how badly we feel for you, Aunt Jane, after losing your loyal companion after all of these years. We will always remember his great stories about his family, his work, religion and Husker football. He had a brilliant mind and unequalled work ethic that he put to good use for almost 91 amazing years. His undying love and appreciation for my family will remain in our hearts forever. Husker Nation has lost their most loyal player and fan and we have lost our incredible Uncle and Friend. GOD Bless Uncle Fred and the beautiful wife and family he has left behind.

Our Sincere Condolences With Much Love and Admiration,

Budge, Diane, Claire, Brooke & Bret Porter

Kenneth Rosenfield

January 2, 2011

Fred was a friend and a great asset to Civil Engineering. I first met him in 1982 when he worked for C.W. Poss. He knew the dirt business like no other engineer. His support of ASCE was unrelenting and magnificent. His friendly demeanor and positive attitude always brought a smile to my face and he was a great role model.

Ziad Mazboudi

January 1, 2011

I met Fred about 6 years ago at the ASCE OC Board meeting, and was taken by his commitment to the organization and to civil engineering. I interacted more and more with Fred, and I believe we gained each other's respect and appreciation for what we do. I recently recognized Fred at our ASCE Board installation night for all of his services to ASCE OC and for the great things he has done as a civil engineer. He will be misses.
Ziad Y. Mazboudi, PE, ASCE OC President

"Fred Wants You to Join ASCE"

William Lawson, PE

December 31, 2010

I have had great admiration for Fred as a Civil Engineer and friend and will miss him very much. He did a lot for the American Society of Civil Engineers and served as President of the Orange County Branch in 1977-78, then served as Chairman of the History and Heritage Committee for nearly 20 years. It will be hard to follow in his footsteps, but I will try. Attached is my favorite photo of Fred; I always wanted to publish it with the caption "Fred Wants You to Join ASCE", so here it is. Perhaps his spirit will linger on and still motivate younger Civil Engineers to do their best in all that they do. My heart-felt condolences go out to Fred's wife Katherine and their family.

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