Gerald Meyer Obituary
Buzz was born February 9, 1953 in Medford to Edward "Scottie" and Lucille Meyer. He attended Holy Rosary Catholic School and graduated from Medford Senior High School in 1971. He graduated from UW-Stevens Point in 1975 with a degree in biology.
Buzz was adventurous and enjoyed outdoor activities in all seasons. One of his greatest achievements was the many years he served as coordinator for the High Point chapter of the Ice Age Trail Alliance. In addition to shuttling hundreds of hikers and their dogs over the past decades, he volunteered thousands of hours maintaining and building new segments of the trail. He was an avid supporter and encouraged everybody to "get Buzzed" on the Ice Age Trail. In 2019 he proudly accepted the Spirit Stick Award, one of the highest honors a volunteer can receive from the Ice Age Trail Alliance.
Buzz was always willing to help his family and friends in any way he could. He was sensitive to the needs of the less fortunate and was a dedicated blood donor, having donated more than 50 gallons over the years.
Buzz was a man of faith who enjoyed serving as an usher at Saturday evening Masses at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. For many years he was part of the team of guys who got up at the crack of dawn to grill chicken for Holy Rosary's annual Fall Festival.
Buzz is survived by his brothers Donald and Richard of Medford, David (Xinliu) of Madison, and sister Ann of Medford. He is further survived by his nephew Dr. Michael (Dr. Candace) and their daughter Addison of Evanston, IL, and nieces Sarah (Mitch) and their son Reece of Mount Horeb, and Dr. Laura of La Crosse.
He was preceded in death by his father (1989), mother (2013), sister Jean (2024), and many aunts and uncles.
A private service will be held for family with interment at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials in Buzz's honor can be made to: Holy Rosary Catholic School, 215 S Washington Ave, Medford WI 54451; Hope Hospice & Palliative Care, 537 W Broadway Ave, Medford WI 54451; or, Ice Age Trail Alliance at PO Box 128, 2110 Main Street, Cross Plains WI 53528.
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Karen Peters
September 29, 2025
IAT rock star Gerald Meyer shuttled me for five days from Day 62, October 21 through Day 66, October 25, 2024 of my 80 day hike from the Eastern Terminus to the Western Terminus. The five days included the Wood Lake, Rib Lake, East Lake, Pine Line, Mondeaux Esker, Jerry Lake, and Lake Eleven Segment.
From my journal, Day 66: I considered asking Buzz to meet me a bit later than the 7:00 a.m. meeting time due to the incredible darkness in and around Rib Lake. When overcast, the north woods seem to act like a light sink, soaking up all the light. With the unfamiliar roads, I am constantly asking no one in particular for a near helicopter spotlight to guide the way. In the meantime, Buzz is there day after day shuttling hikers, as steady as the dark, great and wild north woods. On Friday, Buzz shuttled five hikers.
Easy conversations with Buzz over the week informed me about the Midwest States 100 Trail Race in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest where the majority of the course is on the IAT. And his efforts to build, maintain and replace school bus shelters to get the children waiting for the bus out of the wind and rain.
Boundless amounts of gratitude for Buzz Meyer.
Virginia Welle
September 21, 2025
Buzz gave me and a friend a shuttle as we hiked the Ice Age Trail in the area. I know he also helped countless others. He was such a great advocate for the trail, and used his social media presence to support hikers. He will be greatly missed by the Ice Age Trail community.
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Beth Shimmyo
September 21, 2025
I never got a shuttle from Buzz, but he was a welcoming local presence at trailwork events in Taylor County and a fantastic resource.
Carrie & Tyson Novinska
September 21, 2025
Buzz had shuttled my husband and I a few times on the trails. He always gave up helpful information about the trail on our way there. On one of our rides with him we saw a very small fawn running down the road. I can't say enough about what he meant to the IAT community. He will be missed.
Yolanda DeLoach
September 21, 2025
Buzz had shuttled me a couple of times while hiking the IAT, making my time in Taylor County a memorable one. He will be greatly missed by his Ice Age Trail family.
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