Michael David Meyer, born on July 15, 1949 to the late Irene and Ruben Meyer in Detroit, Michigan, died on September 23, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he has resided since 1975. A graduate of the University of Michigan and Tulane University Law School, Michael was a member of the California and Louisiana Bar and was in private practice until his retirement in 2012.
Michael is survived by his wife of 38 years, Julie Grant Meyer, his children, Rabbi Rachel Grant Meyer (Sarah Strnad) of Brooklyn, NY and Josh Meyer (Alison Denton) of New York, NY, and his grandson, Grant Denton Meyer. Michael is also survived by his sister, Yael Elizabeth Meyer of Israel and his cousins Jay and Sarina Kaner of Michigan.
Donations may be made in Michael’s honor to Touro Synagogue, NAMI, HIAS, or the charity of your choice.
Private services were held by the family.
