Dale Herbert Meyer

Dale was born June 11, 1950 to Ervin and Celesta (Girtz) Meyer in Little Falls, Minnesota.  He was raised on the family farm near Hillman, MN and had a love of farming his entire life.  He married Susan Anderson in 1969 and was blessed with 3 children-Daniel, Donald, and Dalene “DeeDee”.  In 1983, he married Karee Bleed and was further blessed with 2 more children-Danielle and Derek.

 

He worked as a truck driver and later as a heavy equipment operator while always maintaining his love of farming.  He enjoyed John Deere tractors and tractor pulls.  He also enjoyed deer hunting and ice fishing with family and friends and continued to do so as long he was able.

 

Dale is survived by his wife of 40 years, Karee; his children, Dan (Tanya) Meyer, Don (Tammy) Meyer, Dee Dee (Dave) Conkle, Danielle (Jonathan) Ingalls, and Derek (Mary) Meyer; grandchildren, Nila (Chris) Pederson, Jarod Meyer, Elizabeth Meyer, Dennis III “Boomer”, and Brody Thiel, Isabella and Caleb Ingalls, and Charlie Meyer; 14 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers, Ervin (Marie) Meyer, Allan (Ruth) Meyer, and Kevin (Laurie) Meyer; brother-in-law, Rick Bleed; nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends, and beloved dog, Dixie.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Nila; brother, Kalvin; and granddaughter, Keisa.

 

A celebration of Dale's life will be held Tuesday, January 2, 2024 from 4 - 8 PM at Peterson-Johnson Funeral Home in Milaca.