Leonard Earl Meyer

Leonard Earl Meyer of Sun Lakes, Arizona, passed away March 16, 2022, from sudden acute myeloid leukemia at Chandler Regional Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Len was born March 15, 1945, in Columbia, South Carolina, first son to Clinton and Audree Meyer. In 1971, he married the love of his life, Paula Meyer (Pianka), wife of 51 years, and together they raised Krista Kidd (Meyer-Mirra), who also survives with her spouse Jason, grandchildren Dylan and Madelyn Mirra, and step-grandchildren Ava and Aiden Kidd, all of Chandler.

Len was a graduate of Eastern Illinois University and received his MBA from Southern Illinois University. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam conflict as a Green Beret, 101st Infantry. Following his time in the military, Len worked for over 30 years as an Executive with several prominent insurance companies in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Illinois until he chose to focus on a successful career in real estate sales and relocated to Arizona to escape the winters and to watch over his aging parents. Len enjoyed the beauty of Arizona and spending time with his family, but most of all, nice dinners with Paula and their close friends which always included a glass (sometimes two) of his favorite red wine.

Len is also survived by his brother Larry Meyer, sister-in-law Faith, nieces Katie Olesky and Carley Schweinberg, and nephew David Meyer. He was preceded in death by his parents and parents-in-law, Paul and Grace Pianka.

A celebration of life will be held May 15, 2022, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm at Iron Oaks Country Club, Sun Lakes, Arizona