Meyer was born on June 26, 1942, in Geneseo, the son of Alvin and Lyla (Doll) Meyer. He graduated from Erie High School in 1960 before enlisting in the US Air Force, where he served from 1962 to 1968.
Following his military service, Meyer worked at Northwestern Steel and Wire Co. for 18 years before relocating to Texas, where he briefly worked as a hot tar roofer. In the late 1980s, he pursued further education, earning an associate degree in refrigeration and small appliance repair. He subsequently taught in that field at Sauk Valley Community College for several years. Until his passing, Meyer was employed at CMS Used Appliance Store.
Meyer married Connie C. Hansen on September 6, 1970, and she preceded him in death on September 12, 2011.
He is survived by his daughter, Tina Castro (Noel Fullington Jr); his sister, Pat Snowden; his grandsons, Quinten and Zachery Castro; his “bonus” grandchildren, Brittani Leach, Jordan (Vincent) Cavallo, Colten and Cortlyn Fullington, Tiana (Garret) McCann, Rachel Asencio; five great-grandchildren, Ava, Sadie, Gavin, Mason, and Alex Castro; and six “bonus” great-grandchildren, Haidyn, Ellianna, Weslam, Elaina, Jaxson, and Leveah.
Meyer was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Lyla Meyer, and his stepmother, Ruth Meyer, as well as his sisters, Peg O’Hare and Joy Haub, and two nephews and nieces.
Visitation will be held Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory in Rock Falls. The funeral will follow at 10:30 a.m. with Reverend Dalmus Meeks officiating. Military rites will conclude the services.
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Wish I could say goodbye to Ronnie in person. He was in our 1960 graduating class from Erie High. I last saw him at our 50th class reunion. I am so glad that I spoke to him then and sat at his table. May God bless and comfort his family.