Eugene Lyle Meyer, 83, Kasson

Eugene Lyle Meyer, 83, of Kasson, passed away Monday morning, June 27, 2016, at his home.
He was born March 31, 1933 in Madison, S.D., to Bernard & Irene (Van Den Hemel) Meyer.  He graduated from West Concord High School in 1952. He served in the United States Navy from 1952-1971. After retiring from the Navy as a Chief Petty Officer, he worked for 23 years for Wilson Trucking in Rochester. He was a proud member of the Kasson American Legion and the Mantorville VFW.
Eugene is survived by his wife Barbara Meyer of Kasson; his sisters Louise (Ezra) Erickson of Owatonna, Carol Clough of Kasson, Pat Kubat of Kasson, and Rosemary Smith of Mesa, Ariz.; his brothers Ed Meyer of Kasson and John (Kathy) Meyer of Blooming Prairie, Minn.; his boys Paul Meyer of Gainesville, Fla., Charles Meyer of Gainesville, Fla., and Michael (Wendy) Meyer of Deleon Springs, Fla., and his grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many other family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Earl, Raymond, Frank, Robert, Richard and Steven; his son Pat and a great-grandson.
The funeral service was held at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kasson, July 1 with Pastor Dana O’Brien officiating. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery, Kasson.  Military graveside services will be conducted by the Kasson American Legion and the Mantorville VFW.
The family wishes to thank all who shared their lives with Gene; he was a great man.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials for them to distribute later according to their wishes.
Dibble Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Kasson, 507-634-2331, is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be shared at www.dibblefuneralhome.com.