Frankenmuth, Michigan
Richard H. Meyer
Frankenmuth, MI
Died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 26, 2013, at Covenant Healthcare in Saginaw; age 72 years. Rich was born on May 11, 1941. He graduated from Frankenmuth High School, Delta College, and Saginaw Valley State College. He married Margaret Haney on April 28, 1962. She survives him. Rich was a member of St. Lorenz Lutheran Church. He was employed at G. Heileman Brewing Co. until it?s closure. At that time, his hobby, Frankenmuth Ambulance, later MMR, became his career. He retired from MMR in 2006, although he continued to conduct CPR and First Aid training sessions, teaching thousands. He was an instructor?s instructor. From Sunday School to Boy Scouts to public service, Rich continued to serve his community. He was awarded the Herbert L. Keinath Distinguished Service Award in 1989. With pride, he counted the number of lives he touched and influenced. He was a role model, a mentor, and a best friend. For the past 16 years, he served on the Frankenmuth City Council and various sub committees including the City ? Township Commission, Library Board, and Saginaw County 911.
Surviving are his children: Timothy (Ann) Meyer, Mary (Dennis) Atkinson, Thomas (Rhonda) Meyer, James (Mercia) Meyer; seven grandchildren: Erica (Joshua) Schreiner, Krista Meyer, Sean Atkinson, Greg Meyer, Emma Meyer, Katie Meyer and Alex Meyer; and his brother, Michael J (Betsy) Meyer.
Rich was preceded in death by his parents, Harry O. and Florence (Veitengruber) Meyer and an infant sister.
Funeral services will take place on Monday, December 30, 2013 at 10:15 a.m. at Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth, 590 N. Franklin St. and 11:00 a.m. at St. Lorenz Lutheran Church. The Rev. Caleb Adams will officiate with burial between services in St. Lorenz Cemetery. Rich?s family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Sunday from 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. and on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the St. Lorenz Student Aid Fund or the Frankenmuth Community Foundation. Please sign our guest book or share an online condolence with the family at www.cederbergfh.com
Rich was one of the best I miss him so much. He mentored me to become the CPR instructor that I am today. We have his picture on the wall in the classroom which was very fitting so everytime I teach he is right there with me.
Thinking of his family on this anniversary.
Jody Borchard
December 21, 2020 | Saginaw, MI | Coworker
Very sorry to hear of Rich's passing. He was a great person and everyone he met was his friend. I will truly miss him.
Amy Quackenbush
January 22, 2014 | Saginaw, MI
I met Rich a few years ago when I joined the Frankenmuth Photo Club. He made me feel welcome from the moment I walked in the door. His presence will be missed but his passion for life and people will be remembered always.
Fay
January 16, 2014 | Bay City, MI
We were very sadden to learn today of Rich's passing. Our condolences to his family and friends.
Rich's passion for education of and improvement to medical emergency responses will help to save lives for generations to come.
We were honored to know him.
Carol and Tom
January 14, 2014 | Madison Heights, MI
He will be missed by many. Enjoyed teaching with him and will very much miss my hugs from him.
Deb Best
January 07, 2014 | Saginaw, MI
Tim and family,
Your father was a wonderful man, he will be deeply missed. We were lucky to have the honor of knowing him.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Sue & Dennis Isken
January 05, 2014 | Frankenmuth, MI
Continued prayers going to Rich's family, and my God continue to comfort all at this time. Dennis Babechenko
January 05, 2014
I am saddened to hear of this unexpected event. In all our conversations He was a man of great and shared respect. I will miss him in the CPR classes, at the least.
Kent Nettleton
January 03, 2014 | Frankenmuth, MI
Margaret, Mike, and families,
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Rich's passing. I especially remember all the times our families got together growing up. And more recently our reunion at the cottage. May you find peace in his memory.
Sally and John Mazur
January 01, 2014 | Beverly Hills, MI