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Patrick F. Meer passed away peacefully at home on July 30, 2025, as the son of Donald and Theresa Meer.
Patrick attended Elston High School in Michigan City, Indiana, and afterwards entered the Army National Guard. Later he attended Tri-State University.
He went on to become a successful welder and electrician for the remainder of his life.
Patrick met Sue E. Smith of Michigan City, Indiana. The two were married at Queen of All Saints Catholic Church on July 1, 1967. They have celebrated 58 years of marriage together. Their two children are Patricia and Douglas.
Patrick enjoyed many things in his life, but his biggest passion was Boy Scouts. He started out as a young boy and continued on to become a leader, then finally running a Boy Scout camp. Many patches were traded, camping trips and memories were made. He also belonged to the Moose Club, and is a current member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church.
Patrick is survived by his loving wife, Sue Meer of Michigan City, Indiana; daughter, Patricia (Stephen) Horban of Rochester, Indiana; son, Douglas (Shannon) Meer of Lowell, Indiana; eight grandchildren, Zachary (Chelsea) Horban, Laura (Jeremy) Seest, Benjamin (Kayla) Horban, Sarah Horban, Anne Horban, Conner Meer, Aiden Meer and Jaxson Meer; six great-grandchildren, Paul and Heidi Horban, Rebekah and Isaac Seest, and Jack and Miles Horban; three sisters, Eileen (Putnum) Robbins and Valparaiso, Indiana, Mary Lou (Keith) Steinhiser of Michigan City, Indiana, and Lori Ann MacMillan of Michigan City, Indiana; and one brother, Bill (Joan) of Westfield, Indiana; along with several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Theresa Meer, along with his two brothers, Micheal and Dennis.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Church with Rev. Jordan Fetcko officiating. Burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, viewing will be held on Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church.
The Root Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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Matt Smith
August 4, 2025
I can't imagine how many men's lives have been positively impacted by Mr. Meer over the course of his scouting career. You always knew he was there to support you and you always knew when he thought there was something you could probably be doing a bit better. I was fortunate to have known him through the Order of the Arrow and countless hours volunteering at Camp Topenebee. To this day, I still save slightly bent nails and hammer them back straight since they're still perfectly good!
Jody Presser
August 2, 2025
I attended many Scouting events and would always run into Pat there. He loved to collect the patches from each event. He was a mentor to many youth, and will be missed. RIP
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