Fred William Meyer

Fred William Meyer, 91, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.

Per the family of Fred, cremation rites have been accorded and no services are currently scheduled. Memorials may be directed to the family. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Fred and his family.

Fred Meyer was born on July 28, 1931 in Britton, South Dakota to Henry and Caroline (Weber) Meyer. On March 21, 1954, Fred was united in marriage to Joyce Waterman in Rembrandt, Iowa. Fred retired from the Chicago Northwestern Railroad where he was a car inspector. He enjoyed feeding and caring for his goldfish in his beautifully landscaped backyard pond that he dug himself. Fred loved watching the birds and other wildlife that were drawn to this backyard oasis he had created. Fred had many hobbies in his lifetime. He was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan and enjoyed walleye fishing, woodworking, HAM radios, breeding dogs and tropical fish in his earlier years, and loved to spoil his Cavachon puppy, “Jenna”. Fred developed a passion for BBQ and became a master at the art of smoking meat. He took great pride and delight in sharing his talent for BBQ with all of us.

Fred is survived by his loving wife of almost 69 years, Joyce. Children: Scott (DeAnn) Meyer of Ames, Peggy (Steve) Menuey of Lake Ponderosa, Montezuma, and Sherry Jo Meyer-Clark of Marshalltown. Grandchildren: Sharon Varner, Brian Meyer, Nicholas Meyer, Alisa Meyer, Stephanie Hill and Adam Meyer. He is also survived by his great-grandchildren: Avery, Mira, Eleanor, Theodore, Starr and Benjamin, along with his brother: Chris Meyer of Norwalk; nephew, Jim Meyer and nieces: Jenny and Vicki. Fred is preceded in death by his son: Randy Meyer; parents: Henry and Caroline and siblings: Goldie (Ole) Dahl and Herman Meyer.