Raymond Meyer, 71, died Oct. 16 at Ascension All Saints Medical Center. Born in Racine on Nov. 8, 1946, he was the son of the late Leroy and Myrtle (Nee: Rosenberg), Meyer.
Raymond was a graduate of William Horlick High School. He was united in marriage to Barbara D. Eves on July 26, 1969, in Racine. Raymond retired from Wheaton Franciscan All Saints- managed care after 15years of service in 2012. Prior employment included: Gorton Machine, Massey Ferguson, InSinkErator, Farmers Insurance, and Furman Insurance.
Raymond enjoyed helping with the horse, sweeping and stepping and fetching, and feeding it Neiman Mints. Following the United States Eventing Association activities, he traveled to Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina for three-day events and seafood. Raymond was a crossing guard for the Caledonia Conservancy Poker Ride every year until this year. He also participated in crossing guard duties for the Racine County Pony Club Hunter Pace and Jump Judge for the mini-event. Raymond loved shopping for cars both old and new. His next purchase was to be a little red Mercedes.
He will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 49 years, Barb; his children, Michael Meyer of Franksville, Patrick (Heather) Meyer of Union Grove; sister, Judy Meyer of Racine; sister-in-law, Marcia (David) Judd of Crystal Lake, IL; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.
Relatives and friends may meet with the family from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Maresh-Meredith & Acklam Funeral Home, 803 Main St. Memorials to the American Cancer Society, Caledonia Conservancy, Racine County Pony Club, or Health Care Network Inc. have been suggested.
A very special thank you to Dr. Michael Mullane and his staff and the staff at Ascension All Saints for their loving and compassionate care.
Please send condolences to:
MARESH-MEREDITH & ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME
803 MAIN ST. RACINE, WI 53403
(262)634-7888
www.meredithfuneralhome.com