Richard Meyer

 Richard Leo Meyer of Burnsville, MN, died Thursday, May 30.

A memorial service and reception to celebrate Rich’s life will be held on Friday, June 14, at 3 p.m. at Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel, West 50th St. and Hwy. 100. Ph. 952-920-3996.

 Richard Meyer was born August 11, 1940 in West Union, Iowa. He graduated from Iowa State University and was a very active member of Alpha Gamma Rho. He began his working career with American Cyanamid calling on vet clinics. After working in the vet industry for 50 plus years, he knew the vet in your town! Richard truly enjoyed people and he will be missed by all.

 Richard is survived by his wife of 52 years, Janice, Burnsville, MN: two children, Julie Thien, son-in-law David Thien, Council Bluffs, IA; son, Paul Meyer and daughter-in-law, Mary, Edina MN; four grandchildren, Sydney Thien and Kori Thien, Jack Meyer and William Meyer and his dog, Bogey.

 He was preceded in -death by two younger brothers, Robert Meyer, Kirkland, WA, and John Meyer, West Union.

 In lieu of flowers and his love of animals, donations may be made in Richard’s honor to the Animal Ark (animalarkmn.org).