Kenneth Irvin Meyer
November 17, 1926 - May 23, 2019
Obituary
MONONA-Kenneth I. “Ken” Meyer, age 92, of Monona, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at Meriter Hospital. He was born on Nov. 17, 1926, in Janesville, the son of Walter and Angeline (Ritchie) Meyer. Kenneth married Helen Hanko on Oct. 29, 1949 in Cazenovia. He met Helen after returning from his service in the US Navy. He proudly served during WWII aboard the USS Proteus and was the last surviving charter member of VFW Post No. 7591. Ken worked at Oscar Mayer for over 30 years (which is also where he met Helen). In 2012, he was honored to be able to travel to Washington with the Badger Honor Flight. Ken was a faithful member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. He had a great sense of humor and loved to cook. Ken liked to watch car racing and was a great outdoorsman, where he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and teaching kids how to fish. He always had the latest and greatest new gadgets and was the neighborhood handyman who was always willing to help others. Ken treasured the time he spent with his family, who will miss him dearly. Ken is survived by his sons, Michael (Susan) Meyer and William (Guadalupe) Meyer; daughter-in-law, Tenley Meyer; seven grandchildren, David (Teresa) Meyer, Richard Meyer, Rachel Meyer, Lisa Meyer, Sarahi Ibarra Burgos, Gema Cordero Burgos, and Omar (Bianca) Fernandez Burgos; four great-grandchildren, Lillian Meyer, Jackson Meyer, Kendra Ibarra Burgos, and Jakiya Woods; sisters, Jean (Robert) Leach, Doris Price, and Bonnie Hart; and nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Ronald "Bear" Meyer; sister, Florence Johnson; and three brothers-in-law, Richard Price, John Hart and Lyle Johnson. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield St, Monona, at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday May 29, 2019, with Father Chad Droessler presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Wednesday. Burial will take place at Highland Memory Gardens at a later date. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Ken’s memory. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
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Events
Visitation
Wed May 29, 2019 @ 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Monona • 5101 Schofield St., Monona, WI 53716
Mass of Christian Burial
Wed May 29, 2019 @ 11:30 AM CDT
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Monona • 5101 Schofield St., Monona, WI 53716
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Memories
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Tammi Alexander
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The volunteers, flight team and board of Badger Honor Flight mourn the loss of their hero, Kenneth Meyer. We are thankful for his military service and proud to have served him on his trip to Washington, D.C. on April 21, 2012.
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Karen L Duffey
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My deepest sympathy to Helen and the family. God Bless.
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Danielle Yungen
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Meyer family in this time of loss.
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Roy and Bernice Swanke
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Helen, Mike, Bill and family,
We were blessed to have Ken as our neighbor. He was always generous whether it was lending a tool, sharing his delicious ribs or the tasty cakes he made. We always felt at home while visiting and enjoyed listening to his life stories. Ken treated us like family and we are thankful for the fond memories.
God speed “Kenny”, we will miss you.
Roy, Bernice Swanke & family
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Bill & Patti Marshall
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Mike, I remember your Dad betting a case of beer that your Mustang would not start after you and Ron Coke overhauled it. He had to go buy the beer! I am sure glad he was able to make the Honor Flight with you and the other vets. I'm sure he's already making his buddies laugh, as he looks down from above.
Rest in peace, Mr. Meyer
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Sally Vale Smith
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Mike and the Meyer Family,
Your dad made Oscar Mayer bearable. 10 years in that hell whole was enough for me. Kenny, Howard, Roger, you know my other" Dads" always showed the kid the easy way to do stuff. Use your brain not your back. I even learned how to use a forklift. I never went more than two high. He was always there when I got there and I started at 6:06 AM I never asked what time he started.
I remember the weekend Brian and I spent at the Cabin. It is a nice place. The fish was yummy.
I will always remember Kenny and smile.