Mike was born Nov. 28, 1946, to Paul and Wilda Meyer. Growing up in Mankato he enjoyed biking in the neighborhood, playing kick the can, Boy Scouts and going on a family trip to see the Rose Bowl Parade. Mike graduated from Mankato High School in 1965 and attended Vocational school for architectural drafting. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1967 and was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War. Mike was united into marriage with Marlys Henkels in 1970. Their marriage blessed them with three children. Mike was always proud of his kids and could be found carrying around pictures or news clippings on his clipboard. Mike founded Meyer Construction in 1980 and operated the business for over 25 years. Mike was a hard worker and continued to work for several years, never fully retiring until his health required it. Known for having tremendous pride in his work, he ensured his clients were pleased with the results the team had done. He enjoyed the relationships he built with the many friends and coworkers he made throughout the years.

Mike was united into marriage with Pat Clover in 1990. They enjoyed traveling, travels that included camping at Dawson’s, motorcycling though the hills of Sturgis, watching the sun rise and set from the beaches of San Diego, Jamaica and San Salvador. Mike had an uncanny way of making “that” connection with people he would meet during his travels. They loved spending time with friends, sharing stories at the Channel Inn, visiting and playing dominos. Mike was an avid reader and never gave a book without writing an inscription first. He loved to find a quaint diner for breakfast and had a skillful eye for landscape photography. He was a cowboy at heart and loved to watch westerns and listen to country music. He was a lifelong learner and often could be found watching the History Channel. Mike was a prolific blood donor and sharing this gift with others was important to him.

Mike cherished his family most of all. His roles as son, husband, dad, brother, uncle and papa were his life’s most important work. He especially loved his role as Papa, spending time with grandkids while eating donuts, going to rodeos, swimming, playing cards, building legos and attending their sporting activities. With deep gratitude to all those who cared for him until the last day following his valiant battle with leukemia and the after effects of treatment, but especially to the VA Hospital, Fairview BMT team, Adara Home Health and Harrison Bay and Lifespark Hospice.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 33 years, Pat Meyer; his children, Kelly Henry, David Meyer, Robyn Churchill (Mark), Andie Coakley (Joe), Bridget Fortin (Jamie) and Katie Diaz (Tyler). Known as Papa to his grandchildren: Nick, Ella, Austin, Paige, Lewis, Emily, Megan, Jake, Abbey, Anika, Jax, Colt, Harper and Karsen. He is also survived by his siblings; sister, Marna Billings (Dennis); brother, Steve Meyer (Diana); sister-in-law, Kathy Haller (Bill); brother-in-law, Michael Weber (Jeannie); and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mike was preceded into death by his parents, Paul and Wilda; father and mother-in-law, Ken and Millicent Weber; brother and sister-in-law, Rich and Vicki Meyer; and nephew, Brandon Meyer. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations preferred to the Special Olympics Minnesota, American Red Cross (blood services), and National Bone Marrow Donor/Be the Match. A celebration of Mike’s life is planned for 12:30 p.m. on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Interlaken Golf Club, 277 Amber Lake Road in Fairmont, Minn., with a visitation from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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