A combat veteran, Hank served in the United States Navy from June 18, 1943 to Febr. 6, 1946. During his military service, his parents had moved to Fremont, so upon being discharged, Hank came here. He was employed by Jud Whitehead Heater Co., then he went to work for Hormel's. He retired from there in 1990, after 38 years.
Hank was a member of the First Baptist Church where he had served as a Deacon and Head Usher. He helped organize cub scout pack 102 at Washington Elementary School and was active with that scout pack. He also served in leadership training for the boy scouts. Hank and his wife Vivian, were the first husband and wife team to receive the Life Membership Honor from the Washington School PTA. He was a volunteer fireman, and for 15 years, coached the Little League ball team sponsored by the volunteer fireman. Hank also worked with the American Legion Baseball for 12 years. He was active in Union Local 216, and helped start the Hormel Credit Union (now Fremont First Central Federal Credit Union) and had served as it's president and then CEO. He was currently serving on the board, and has served for 50 years. And he was president for 4 years of the Hormel Retirees. He was a member of American Legion Post 20 and VFW Post 854, and he was also a member of the Fremont Eagles Aerie 200.
On June 29, 1947, Hank was married to Vivian Kent.
Survivors: wife - Vivian
4 sons - Richard Meyer of Mission, Texas and his friend Carol Biard
Ronald G. (and wife Jane) Meyer of Fremont
Jeffrey T. Meyer of Fremont
Jerome (and wife Valerie) Meyer of Murfreesboro, Tenn.
9 grandchildren
3 great grandchildren
sister - Ellen (and husband Jean) Snell of Arkansas City, Kansas
brothers - Glenn H. Meyer of Omaha
Donald J. (and wife Delores) of St. Louis, MO
5 sisters-in-law & 1 brother-in-law
many nieces and nephews
Hank was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Terri Jo, his parents, Louis and Meta, brothers-Ralph 'Murph' Meyer, Phillip Meyer, and Kenneth Meyer
The funeral service will be 10:30 AM Thursday (June 25th) at the First Baptist Church. The committal will be in Memorial Cemetery. Military Honors will be rendered by the Fremont Honor Guard of American Legion Post 20 and VFW Post 854. Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church. Visitation will be in the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel, Fremont, on Wednesday from 2 to 8 PM, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 PM.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(11)
maribeth losee
fremont, ne Monday, June 22, 2009 Dear Santa, I will miss thinking about you every year at Christmas time. You were a much loved person visiting me every year. You always had a smile for me every time I saw you. Love MaribethJanet Borgmeyer
Fremont, NE Tuesday, June 23, 2009 Vivian, Shawna and I at Dr Kuo's office sincerely extend our sympathy to you and your family. We enjoyed getting to know you and Henry and visiting about HyVee coffee and your friends (and my relatives), Max and Sylvia. May God bless you with His peace.Daniel Meyer
Attleboro, MA Monday, June 29, 2009 Grandpa....I wish we could have had more time together and catch up on all the stuff we both missed in each of our lives while I was overseas in the Air Force. I'm just happy that you were able to meet your great granddaughter Alyza Rose Meyer! I remember the times watching you and everyone else playing Cribbage and then taking time to teach me and not getting frustrated when I didn't understand everything right away. We all miss you, but I know you're with each and every one of us who's lives you've been apart of through thick and thin and throughout the years. In our hearts you keep us going, in our minds and through our conversation your good deeds, your character, and your memories live on and will continue to do so throughout time. In essence, for our family, you will be immortalized by our memories and each one of us will be bringing a piece of you with us when we join you once again.Tony Anville
Auburn, NE Tuesday, June 23, 2009 I enjoyed sitting next to Hank at the stock car races. He was always full of wisdom. It was cool to hang out with him. God bless.Terri Nelson
Fremont, Ne Tuesday, June 23, 2009 Dear Vivian and Family, Hank was one super guy he will be missed by all who knew him. He was a great neighbor, Church member and friend. He could always put a smile on your face. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time of sarrow. Love and Prayers TerriSalley Shannon
Derwood, MD Tuesday, June 23, 2009 Ron Meyer, a friend and fellow board member of the American Society of Journalists & Authors, often has spoken of his dad with such pride and obvious affection. Now that I've read Hank's obituary, that remarkably long list of all he did for the community, I understand why. My condolences to Ron, Jane, and the family. Salley ShannonMarissa Elmer
Orlando, FL Wednesday, June 24, 2009 Hank was one of those people you never forget. As a small child, I remember him kindly and patiently showing me how to play cribbage. As an adult, I remember playfully competing with him, and ultimately losing. I always considered Hank like another grandfather. He was a excellent cribbage player and a wonderful man. He will be missed.Ashley Walter
Fremont, NE Wednesday, June 24, 2009 Although I did not know Hank, he was a great friend of my Uncle Orlando Klintworth. He thought a lot of him. I know he has missed his daily outings to Burger King for coffee ever since Hank got sick. Lando really appreciated Hank picking him up everyday. He will miss him dearly. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.Becky Marshall
Fremont, Ne Thursday, June 25, 2009 Ron, Sorry to hear about the loss of your father. That is a hard one. Cherish your memories. I'm sure you have manyLana Meyer
Merritt Island, FL Thursday, June 25, 2009 He was the best and he will be missed. I am filled with both a silence and a quiet sadness. At the same time, my mind is filled with memories too beautiful to forget. Rest in Peace Uncle Hank.Jenny Sparks
Franklin, WI Thursday, June 25, 2009 A memory that continues to return is of a Sunday afternoon when I was maybe 8 or 9 at Uncle Hank & Aunt Viv's old house. Uncle Hank was watching golf and I couldn't understand why anyone would want to do that. Since, I took up the game and now often watch the final round on Sunday afternoon & relay that memory to those who are watching with me. I'm grateful he & Viv attended my wedding in 2007. It meant so much to me & my husband for them to share that day with us. God Bless you Uncle Hank.