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Jan. 28, 1944-Aug. 3, 2009

MARSHALL - Mass of Christian Burial for David Meyer, 65, of Marshall, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today with a CCW Rosary at 4 p.m. and a parish prayer service at 7 p.m. at Rehkamp-Horvath Funeral Home in Marshall. Visitation will continue from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will follow the service at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Marshall.

David died Monday, Aug. 3, 2009, near Gary, S.D., due to a truck accident.

David Dale Meyer was born Jan. 28, 1944, in Marshall, to Leonard and Elsie (Van Dale) Meyer. He grew up on a farm near Cottonwood. David was baptized, received first communion and confirmed at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Cottonwood. On Oct. 28, 1961, he was united in marriage to Sharon Forde. The couple lived the majority of their married life in Marshall. David had many talents and worked at a variety of jobs including the Marshall Grocery, for Moberg Gas Station, Appleton Silo, he farmed east of Marshall, for eight years was a route driver for Schwan, he drove truck for Standard Chemical Feed. Dave began and co-owned his own business manufacturing and selling cattle feed; Midwest Commodities. In his post-retirement, David drove truck for Floyd Wild Trucking.

David was very hard working and had many interests. He enjoyed upkeep on his lawn and gardening, fishing, playing cards and traveling, especially to Norway. David appreciated his coffee buddies and looked forward to spending time with them at Mike's Caf. He was most passionate about spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Sharon, of Marshall, children Tom (and Lisa) Meyer of Lynd, Colleen (and Paul) Meidl, of Springfield, Brent (and Sara) Meyer of Ghent; grandchildren Emma, Holly, Rachel, Nolan and Adam Meyer of Lynd, Brittany, Tiffani, Gerritt, and Tyson Meidl of Springfield, Logan Meyer of Pierre, S.D.; siblings Virginia (and Lawrence) Dobias of Vermillion, Steve (and Veronica) Meyer of Marshall, Brenda (and Ken) Woy of Puyallup, Wash.; and nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two infant sons and sister, Barbara Ludwig.

Blessed be his memory!