George Meyer Obituary
Age 65, of Bethel Park, on Saturday, April 19, 2008. Beloved husband of Ruth; loving father of Sheri (Gary) Pollock of South Fayette, and Erin (Rob) Pryke of Greencastle, PA. Son of the late George and Elsie Meyer; dear grandfather of Rachel, Daniel, and Dorian; brother of Dennis. George was an educator for the Bethel Park School District for 35 years. Friends received on Monday & Tuesday 2-4, 7-9 p.m. at the PAUL L. HENNEY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 5570 Library Road, Bethel Park, PA. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday 11:00 a.m. at the Ruthfred Lutheran Church. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Interment to follow at Jefferson Memorial Park. Family requests memorial contributions to The American Diabetes Association, Pittsburgh office, 300 Penn Center Blvd., suite 602, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 or The Ruthfred Lutheran Church Pastor's Fund, Patterson & South Park Rds, Bethel Park, PA 15102. www.henneyfuneralhome.com
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19 Entries
Tom Dillon
October 21, 2008
Today a good friend told me George passed in April. As a member of the BPHS Student Government for 4 years, I am unable to put into words the contribution George Meyer made on my life. His leadership, friendship, counsel, and advice made me who I am and what I do today. Tomorrow, as a stand in front of my classes and meet with my student organization I will feel his presence. I hope that I will be able to affect my students as much he affected me. Thanks to his family for sharing him with us. My prayers are with you.
Bethel Park resident
April 25, 2008
I only wished we had known this valuable person who educated our children and made such an impression in our community. Condolences and blessings to the Meyer family.......always.
Kathy Lang (Rizzuti)
April 24, 2008
I was deeply sadened to hear of the passing of Mr Meyer. What a great educator! I graduated from BPHS in '73. Mr Meyer was so involved with the students and was a teacher who just REALLY cared about his students -- actually all of the students at BPHS. Someone who made an impact on our lives after all of these years. My sincere sympathy to his family. May he rest in peace!
Becky Weber & Karen Lang (Andeits)
April 24, 2008
Mr. Meyer was one of Bethel Park's finest. I just loved his class and his work ethic...so full of energy, love and fun. Not only did he teach me in 1994/95, but he taught my mom in 1974/75. May he rest in peace!
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Don Heberle
April 23, 2008
I have been out of town and learned only today ( 4/23 ) of George's sudden death. He was a fine educator, good friend and a great man....GO IRISH
Bryan "Rudy Rudolph
April 23, 2008
I wish all teachers had George's work ethic and desire to see students succeed in life. He was one of a kind! He was very influential in my high school life and helped me grow to be a leader at BPHS '83.
Megs Schreck
April 22, 2008
I would like to thank Mr.Meyer for being one of the most influential indiviuals in my life. He always pushed me to do better, to work harder, and to add a little more sparkle to everything that I do.
Shari Graff
April 22, 2008
Mr. Meyer,
You were one of the most inspirational people I have ever met. Thank you for all of the fond memories at BPHS. You will forever be remembered for your big heart and caring nature. Thank you for bringing out the best in me! Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Charles Youngs
April 21, 2008
I first heard of Bethel Park High School in 1978, when I was just a sophomore in a high school 160 miles to the North, thanks to an incredible Student Government State Conference, led by George Meyer. Eighteen years later I would have the priviledge to work across the hall from the great teacher who was responsible for inspiring youth across the Commonwealth. George's leadership continues to inspire the people who knew him in whatever arenas of life they now participate. His legacy of compassion, patience, wisdom, inspiration, and leadership will live on for scores of years to come in the lives of all BP students, teachers, friends, and family.
Amy DeHaven
April 21, 2008
Mr Meyer was probably one of my favorite teachers at the high school. It is a shame to lose such a wonderful man and fine educator. Thank you Mr Meyer!
Molly Mazzarini
April 21, 2008
Mr. Meyer was the teacher who changed me. He made sure that every student was included and pushed us further than we thought we could go. He wouldn't sign my yearbook until I was a senior, and I made sure he was the first to sign it. He always had such a positive attitude and there should be more people like him. I graduated from Bethel Park in 2000 and Mr. Meyer has never been far from my thoughts.
He helped me break through who I was and to be confident in who I am. He will be sorely missed, and I send my love and condolences to his family.
Marilyn Colaizzi
April 21, 2008
Dear Ruth, Erin and Sheri ~
Sending our sincere sympathy and to let you know we are thinking of you.
We will always have treasured moments of all of you and George at wonderful Camp Augustana. George was the best!
Love, Marilyn (Getz) & Len Colaizzi and Mauritta & Rich Keplar
Mary Leary Burford
April 21, 2008
Ruth, Sheri & Erin - My thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve the loss and celebrate the life of a tremendous man who was so much to so many people. I learned so much from George as a student council member at BPHS that has helped me to become the person I am today. I also enjoyed my interactions with all of you as I babysat your (at the time) little girls. He was one of a kind who should have been cloned long before he retired - his enthusiasm and caring were contagious! Keep your memories of him alive - they'll bring all of you comfort and mean so much even to his grandchildren.
John Kleist III
April 21, 2008
As both a family member as well my teacher in high school, Mr. Meyer was an amazing role model to me. Mr. Meyer was an inspiration to everyone that he met and contributedly positively to the world in so many ways. He will truly be missed!
Mike and Peggy Flynn
April 21, 2008
While checking the news from home, we were quite saddened to learn of George's death. He was a wonderful neighbor, one of Bethel Park's finest educators, and an all around great guy. He'll be missed by the many his life touched.
Ann Wolfe
April 21, 2008
The entire Wolfe Family (Tidewood Drive) would like to entend our sympathy for your loss. You are all in our prayers.
Ann Wolfe
April 21, 2008
The entire Wolfe family (from the old Tidewood Drive) wishes to extend our sympathies to your family. Mr. Meyer is remembered fondly. We are all so sorry for your loss and you are all in our prayers.
Donald Koenig
April 21, 2008
Thank you George for all you did for our 4 children. We really appreciate all teachers effort to educate our children. Barb & Don Koenig
Joshua Knauff
April 21, 2008
I have known Mr. Meyer for a very long time. I knew him as the father to one of my earliest friends Erin, as a friend to my father and my mother, and as a man to look up to for my brother Thad. Later on in my life I knew him as a teacher, a teammate on our bowling team, and finally as a friend. I remember him most as a person that always treated me as a man at all points in my life. He was one of the few people in this world that I can honestly say that I truely respected. He will be missed.
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