Beverly "Bev" Joanne Meyer

Beverly “Bev” Joanne Meyer, age 91, passed away on February 5, 2026, at The Cedars of Austin, surrounded by love and family. Bev was born on May 3, 1934, in Austin, Minnesota, to Fred and Mary (Huffman) Schocker.

She graduated from Austin High School and went on to work at Hormel in the corporate office as an executive administrative assistant to the Vice President of Engineering. She was admired for her intellect, professionalism, and devotion to her work, and she dedicated 34 years to the company.

Bev married Richard “Dick” Leo Meyer in April 1955. During their life together, Bev converted to Catholicism and remained a devoted Catholic throughout her life, something that brought Dick great joy. Dick passed away in 1991, after a long battle with cancer. Dick was the love of her life, and their years together brought her deep joy.

Bev and Dick welcomed four sons, Doug, Greg, Jeff, and Steve, over the span of four years. Raising the four "Meyer boys” took real grit and dedication, and Bev met that challenge the way she met everything in life: with hard work, high standards, and a determination to do things well. She loved the arts, had a deep interest in genealogy and family history, and was an avid reader with a special fondness for Jane Austen novels. Bev was also a deeply loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, and she was dearly loved by her children and grandchildren. 

Bev was preceded in death by her husband, Dick Meyer, her parents, Mary and Fred Schocker, her sister, Mable Hjelmen, and her brothers, Donald and Harley Schocker.

She is survived by her sons, Doug (Michelle) of Lone Tree, CO, Greg (Joanne) of Edina, MN, Jeff (Leslie) of Kirkland, WA, and Steve of Austin, MN; her brother, Dale Schocker of Austin, MN; grandchildren, Dustin (Gretchen) of Edmonds, WA, Ryan (Jeremy) of Austin, TX, Sam of Edina, MN, Jake (SarahLynn) of Windsor, CO, Chase of Kirkland, WA, Dan (Hannah) of Minneapolis, MN, Kylie of Denver, CO, and Paige of Austin, MN; and five great-grandchildren, Blair and Charli (Edmonds, WA), Eleanor and Evelyn (Windsor, CO), and Shay (Kirkland, WA). Her love and strength will live on in all who knew her, and she will be deeply missed.

A memorial will be held in Spring of 2026, with details to be announced when they become available. Worlein-Hoff Funeral Homes of Austin are assisting the family with arrangements.