on September 8, 1920 to Heinrick Meyer and Henrietta Boettcher in South Bend,
Indiana. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Valerie C. Meyer, his parents,
three brothers, and a sister. He is survived by his daughter, Janice Meyer of Houston,
Texas; his son, Mark Meyer and his wife Marie of Houston, Texas; his sister, Ruth
Wagner of North Mankato, Minnesota; and several nieces and nephews.
Don proudly served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. While stationed at
the Laredo Army Air Field, he and Valerie met. After the war, they eventually settled in
Hebbronville, where they lived for 35 years before moving to New Braunfels. Don and
Valerie were active in the First United Methodist Churches in Hebbronville and New
Braunfels. Don was a master carpenter and wholesale petroleum distributor before
retiring and he enjoyed crafting beautiful furniture for years after retirement. After
moving to New Braunfels, Don and Valerie took ballroom dancing lessons and spent
many happy hours dancing. Don was a 32° Mason and was very active in Shriners
activities, particularly shuttling kids between San Antonio and the Shriners Burns
Institute. He also was an active member of the Noon Lions and could be found directing
traffic at their Wurstfest parking lot well into his 80's. He lived a full and joyful life and will
be greatly missed.
The family would like to thank all the folks, especially Mary and Mike, at Hope Hospice
for their special care.
An interment will take place at the Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park on Saturday,
October 20, 2018 at 1 PM.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests donations to Hope Hospice, 611 N.
Walnut Avenue, New Braunfels, TX 78130 or Shriners Hospitals for Children, Attn:
Office of Development, 2900 N. Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607.
