Michael Paul Meyer

Michael Meyer, age 77, of Mound, MN, formerly of Maple Lake, MN

and Fairmont, MN, died peacefully at home on April 14, 2024. Mike

will be missed by many. Everyone who met him loved him and his

unique ability to make those around him feel like they mattered- he

was a friend to many near and far. Always a good listener and showed

up for people in their life when they most needed him.

Mike was born on November 28, 1946 to Paul and Wilda Meyer.

Growing up in Mankato he enjoyed biking in the neighborhood, playing

kick the can, Boy Scouts and going on a family trip to see the Rose

Bowl Parade. Mike graduated from Mankato High School in 1965 and

attended Vocational school for architectural drafting. He enlisted in the

Army in 1967 and was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War.

Mike was united into marriage with Marlys Henkels in 1970. Their

marriage blessed them with three children. Mike was always proud of

his kids and could be found carrying around pictures or news clippings

on his clipboard.

Mike founded Meyer Construction in 1980 and operated the business

for over 25 years. Mike was a hard worker and continued to work for

several years, never fully retiring until his health required it. Known for

having tremendous pride in his work, he ensured his clients were

pleased with the results the team had done. He enjoyed the

relationships he built with the many friends and coworkers he made

throughout the years.

Mike was united into marriage with Pat Clover in 1990. They enjoyed

traveling- travels that included camping at Dawson's, motorcycling

though the hills of Sturgis, watching the sun rise and set from the

beaches of San Diego, Jamaica and San Salvador. Mike had an

uncanny way of making "that" connection with people he would meet

during his travels. They loved spending time with friends, sharing

stories at the Channel Inn, visiting and playing dominos.

Mike was an avid reader and never gave a book without writing an

inscription first. He loved to find a quaint diner for breakfast and had a

skillful eye for landscape photography. He was a cowboy at heart and

loved to watch westerns and listen to country music. He was a lifelong

learner and often could be found watching the History Channel. Mike

was a prolific blood donor and sharing this gift with others was

important to him.

Mike cherished his family most of all. His roles as son, husband, dad,

brother, uncle and papa were his life's most important work. He

especially loved his role as Papa, spending time with grandkids while

eating donuts, going to rodeos, swimming, playing cards, building

legos and attending their sporting activities.

With deep gratitude to all those who cared for him until the last day

following his valiant battle with leukemia and the after effects of

treatment, but especially to the VA Hospital, Fairview BMT team,

Adara Home Health and Harrison Bay and Lifespark Hospice.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 33 years, Pat Meyer, his

children, Kelly Henry, David Meyer, Robyn Churchill (Mark), Andie

Coakley (Joe), Bridget Fortin (Jamie) and Katie Diaz (Tyler). Known as

Papa to his grandchildren: Nick, Ella, Austin, Paige, Lewis, Emily,

Megan, Jake, Abbey, Anika, Jax, Colt, Harper and Karsen. He is also

survived by his siblings, sister Marna Billings (Dennis), brother Steve

Meyer (Diana), sister-in-law Kathy Haller (Bill), brother-in-law Michael

Weber (Jeannie), and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and

friends.

Mike was preceded into death by his parents, Paul and Wilda, father

and mother-in-law, Ken and Millicent Weber, brother and sister-in-law,

Rich and Vicki Meyer and nephew, Brandon Meyer.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations preferred to the Special

Olympics Minnesota, American Red Cross (blood services), and

National Bone Marrow Donor/Be the Match.

A celebration of Mike's life is planned for Friday, April 19, 2024, 12:30 PM with a visitation from 11-2 PM all at Interlaken Golf Club, 277 Amber Lake Road, Fairmont MN 56031

MN.