Melvin Meyer

1929 - 2026

Melvin Meyer, 96, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Jan. 18, 2026, at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in St. Cloud. The Rev. Brady Keller will officiate, and burial will follow at St. John's Cemetery in Meire Grove. Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. prior to Mass Feb. 4 at the church.
Melvin was born March 25, 1929, in Meire Grove, to August and Agnes (Schmiesing) Meyer, where he grew up on a farm. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. On June 28, 1958, he married the love of his life, Delores M. Schneider, in Meire Grove, and together they built a life centered on family, faith and hard work. Melvin especially loved spending time with his family, grandkids and great-grandkids.
In his free time, Melvin enjoyed golfing, bowling and playing cards, especially a good game of 500. Baseball was a lifelong passion for him. He played in his younger years and while serving in the Army. After his discharge, he played amateur baseball for several local towns.
Melvin worked as a carpenter for 13 years before owning and operating his own contracting company for 22 years, retiring after a long and successful career.
He was a devoted member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, where he also served on the funeral committee. Melvin was active in several organizations, including the Knights of Columbus (Melrose Council), Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie 622 and Moose Lodge 1400.
Melvin is lovingly survived by his children, Dale (Berniece) Meyer of Lake Elmo, Bonnie (Tory) Sowers of Stacy, Karen (Craig) Anderson of St. Cloud Jeff (Julie) Meyer of Lino Lakes and Tom (Michelle) Meyer of Rogers; his 14 grandchildren, Austin (Beth) Meyer, Dylan (Antonia) Meyer, Connor Meyer, Maddie (Ajdin) Kahric, Kyle Sowers, Ali Sowers, Brady Sowers, Kendall Anderson, Drew Anderson, Josh Meyer, Jillian Meyer, Mariah (Austin) Halvorson, Kennedy Meyer and Whitney Meyer; his five great-grandchildren, Harmony Meyer, Ambrose Meyer, Milo Meyer, Luka Kahric and Hayes Halvorson; siblings Geraldine Winter of St. Cloud, Wayne Meyer of Melrose, Jeron Meyer of Rosemount and James (Doreen) Meyer of St. Cloud; sister-in-law Lil Meyer of Anoka; and many other sisters- and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Delores; his brother, Edgar Meyer; and his grandson, Matthew Meyer.
Arrangements are entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in St. Cloud.


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