Herman Mitchell Meyer

Born April 14, 1924 in Washington, DC, Mike was the oldest of four brothers. Growing up on Staples Street NE, he enjoyed playing baseball. After graduating from Eastern High School in 1942, he joined the service and became a Navy Medic on an LST that traveled from England to France during the invasion of Normandy Beach. He was released from the service in 1946 after WWII ended and began an apprenticeship to become an electrician with the Washington IBEW union.

In August 1950, he married Jacqueline "Jackie" Brooks, and was recalled into the service for the Korean War. He and Jackie were stationed in Oakland, CA. He also spent time in North Africa during this stint in the service and always talked about the competitive baseball leagues that helped to pass the time away from family.

After his discharge from the Navy, he and Jackie settled back in the Washington, DC area. Their son, George Herman, was born in July 1952. A daughter, Margaret Estelle "Mimi", followed in May 1955. Mike was employed as an electrician for his entire career. He enjoyed bowling in a league and was an excellent ping pong player.

Mike was a 50-year member of Reformation Lutheran Church, where he served in many ministries, including ushering and teller duties. Upon his retirement in 1987, he became the church's unofficial handyman. He was a man of great faith.

During his retirement, one of his greatest joys was spending time with his four grandchildren. He never missed a dance competition, soccer game, baseball game or singing competition. He would brag about his family to anyone who would listen and reveled in taking lots of pictures to capture the special memories. To Mike, each day had its share of special memories. In the last few years, Mike had especially enjoyed the company of his three great-grandchildren.

It would be remiss not to mention his unfailing support of the Washington Redskins. During their hey-day, he spent most Sundays at RFK cheering on the Hogs and loved taking his children and grandchildren to games. In his later years, he never missed watching a game on TV. Win or lose, Mike was a true fan.

He was most recently living outside of Richmond with his daughter and son-in-law, and in true Mike Meyer fashion, had already found a host of new admirers. To him, no one was a stranger, but just someone who had yet to become a friend. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of his company.

His beloved wife of 60 years, Jackie, predeceased him in 2010. He is survived by his children George (Marcia) and Mimi (Steve); grandchildren Heather, Lauren, Brittany (Michael), and Brett; great-grandchildren Ava, Grayson and Emery; and a host of other family and friends. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Demaine Funeral Home at 520 S. Washington St, Alexandria. A funeral service will be held Thursday, January 3 at 11:00 a.m. at Reformation Lutheran Church, 212 E Captiol Street NE, Washington, DC.