Ronald Meyer, 79
October 20, 1945 - April 5, 2025
Ronald Eugene Meyer 79, of Brookings, SD passed away Saturday, April 5th, 2025. Private family burial will be held at the South Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Sioux Falls, SD.
Ronald Meyer was born on October 20th, 1945 in Codington County, SD, the son of William and Clara (DeVries) Meyer. He attended school in Waverly, SD.
Ron was united in marriage to Barbara Swier in 1980 in Brookings, SD. Shortly after, they bought their first camper and boat. Thereafter, weekends were spent fishing in the mornings and dragging numerous kids on skis, tubes, and knee boards in the afternoon. Ron and Barb lived in the house they built until they retired, from there they enjoyed their time at the lake, on the river fishing, and visiting with friends. Rain, sun, or even with the freezing winter weather, Ron found a way to enjoy what he loved; fishing with his wife. When not fishing, Ron loved going on drives around the community and surrounding areas to stay up-to-date on local events. He loved taking the road less traveled to see everything the world has to offer.
Ron retired from the SD Army National Guard in 2005 after 40 years of service, of which he was very proud.
Ron is survived by daughter, Tammy, daughter and son-in-law, Bobbi and Travis; granddaughter, Danielle; granddaughter, Grace; great granddaughter, Dorothea and grandson, Denali; sisters, Ann and Rose, and brother, Billy as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife Barb; his mother, Clara Meyer; father, William Meyer; brothers-in-law, Allen Beck and Kenny Beck, son, Duane and mother-in-law, Dorothy.
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