George Raymond Meyer

George Raymond Meyer, age 96½, of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, went home to be with the Lord on December 26, 2025.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, North Mankato. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial with military honors will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date. A livestream of the service will be available at www.mankatomortuary.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Minnesota Pheasants, Inc., or St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church.

George was born on June 21, 1929, in Belle Plaine, Minnesota, to John “Jack” and Catherine “Kate” Meyer. He attended school in Belle Plaine and graduated from Belle Plaine High School in 1947. From a young age, George was known for his strong work ethic, leadership qualities, and warm personality—traits that defined his life.

In May 1951, George was called to serve his country during the Korean War. He was stationed at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, where he served as a cook and later supervised multiple mess halls. While stationed there, he married the love of his life, Geraldine “Gerry” Maxine Brede, in September 1951 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Arlington Township. Following his honorable discharge in May 1953, George and Gerry returned to Minnesota to begin their life together.

George furthered his education at Mankato Vocational Institute in 1955, studying electronics. He began his career at TV Signal (later Time Warner), where his dedication and vision led him to become General Manager in 1960. He served in that role until his retirement in April 1991. George was widely respected as a pioneer of the cable television industry, known for his hands-on leadership and commitment to customer service—whether restoring service himself or ensuring the Minnesota Vikings had cable during training camp.

George’s professional service extended beyond his company. He served 34 years on the Minnesota State Cable Board from its inception, was appointed to the State Board of Electricity by Governor Rudy Perpich, and held numerous leadership roles, including President, in the 5-State Northwest Central Cable Association. His many honors include the Distinguished Award for Outstanding Service in the Minnesota Cable Industry (1979), the Excellence of Management Award (1983), the Ray Davis Award (1994), and the Outstanding Leadership Award upon retirement, which was later renamed the “George Meyer Award” in his honor.

A devoted member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in North Mankato, George served faithfully in many leadership roles over the years. His faith was a cornerstone of his life and a guiding force in all he did.

George lived life fully and joyfully. He was known as a skilled card player, enjoyed bowling leagues, golf outings, and investment club meetings. He and Gerry shared a love of travel, including trips throughout Europe, travelogue presentations, and several cruises.

An avid outdoorsman, George loved hunting and fishing. He cherished fly-in fishing trips to Lake Charron in Canada, hunting trips to the Northern Territories and Montana, and many memorable outings with friends at the Blackduck Deer Shack. He also volunteered as a cook at the Salvation Army, where his army-sized cooking talents were put to good use.

After retirement, George enjoyed gardening, coffee gatherings at the Wagon Wheel, traveling with Gerry, and spending time with his grandchildren. He especially treasured time with his granddaughters, Kaitlyn Ehlers and Lindsey (Ehlers) Muller, who were the pride and joy of his life. In later years, he enjoyed watching the Twins and Vikings with his daughter Lynn and son-in-law Todd Florell, attending concerts at the Lake Harriet Band Shell, and walking through the Rose Garden.

George is survived by his son, Douglas (Beth Andrews) Meyer of Nicollet, Minnesota; daughters, Lynn (Todd) Florell of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and Kristin (Larry) Ehlers of Plano, Texas; sister, Rita Lundquist; granddaughters, Kaitlyn Ehlers and Lindsey (Mauricio) Muller; many nieces and nephews, and special friend, Ske.

He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son; his beloved wife, Gerry; five brothers; and five sisters.

George lived independently until age 96½ and remained remarkably active and healthy. He will be remembered as a kind, intelligent, and good-hearted man whose faith, leadership, humor, and generosity touched many lives. His family will miss him dearly and feel profoundly blessed to have shared 96½ years with him.

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