Ronald Meyer

Ronald Lee Meyer, 75, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 19th in Fort Collins, Colorado. Dutch, as his friends knew him, was born on July 2, 1936 in Hastings, Nebraska. In 1946 his family moved to Fort Collins. Ron graduated from Fort Collins High School and Colorado State University. He enlisted in the United States Army and was commissioned as an officer in 1959, eventually obtaining the rank of Major. Ron was a soldier and served with the famed Army 101st Airborne Division. He received numerous medals and honors, including the Bronze Star Medal with a 2nd Oak Leaf Cluster, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Joint Service Commendation Medal and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palms. He flew a number of aircraft in his military career, including the famed Cobra attack helicopter. Ron served multiple tours in Vietnam and returned to Vietnam many times to train Vietnamese pilots. He retired from active duty in 1979 and served in the Army Reserves for an additional 6 years. Ron was a tireless advocate of the rights of veterans. His loyalty to Americans who served our country was strong and unyielding, and he took great pride and joy in his efforts with the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Disabled American Veterans, where he served as commander of DAV Chapter 5. He also loved fishing and camping near Red Feather Lakes. Ron was predeceased by his father and mother, Peter Meyer and Marie Scheierman Meyer, both of Fort Collins. He is survived by his wife, Juanita Meyer of Fort Collins, his daughter and son in law, Teresa L. Matthies and Scott A. Matthies of Loveland, and his three sons and daughters-in-law, Jeffery A. Meyer and Holly A. Meyer of Columbus, Georgia, Steven L. Meyer and Susan S. Meyer of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Paul D. Meyer and Jennifer M. Meyer of Savannah, Georgia. Ron is survived by seven wonderful grandchildren: Jessica Matthies of Loveland, Kristen C. Humber and Garrett Meyer of Columbus, Georgia, Jacob and Abby Meyer of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Harry and Mary Jane Meyer of Savannah, Georgia. Interment, with full military honors, will be held later, at Fort Logan National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be sent to your local DAV chapter.

Ronald Meyer

July 2, 1936 - June 19, 2012