Gary Lee Meyer

Gary Lee Meyer obituary, Crystal, MN

Gary Lee Meyer

Gary Meyer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels - Eden Prairie on Jun. 17, 2025.

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Meyer, Gary Lee
76, Cambridge, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 14, 2025. Gary served in Vietnam 1967-1969 surviving the "Tet Offensive."
Gary worked for the phone company for over 30 years while also serving as lieutenant in the Eden Prairie volunteer fire department/EMT service for 20 years.
Retiring near Finlayson, he enjoyed deer hunting and fishing while working as a security officer at Grand Casino, Hinckley, for 10 years. Gary leaves behind wife, Maxine; daughter, Tiffany (Thomas) Farr; son, Todd (Jacquie); grandsons, Hunter and Wyatt Meyer; sister, Arlene (Dareld) Vanderford; brother-in-law, Dennis (Tammy) Mecl; and sister-in-law, Roxane Mecl.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, June 23 at 11AM with visitation one hour prior at Washburn-McReavy Eden Prairie Chapel (7625 Mitchell Rd., Eden Prairie). Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

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