Harold Meyer
Harold N. Meyer, 94, of Eitzen, MN, passed away peacefully December 30, 2025, at Claddagh Senior Living & Memory Care in Caledonia, MN. A funeral service was held Tuesday, January 6 at St. John’s United Church of Christ (UCC), Wheatland in rural New Albin with Pastor Allen Hanson officiating. Burial with military honors followed at the church cemetery.
Harold was born July 5, 1931, in New Albin to George H. and Ella (Reinke) Meyer. He attended rural country schools and served in the U.S. Army several years.
Harold married Eunice (Diersen) May 5, 1961 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Caledonia, MN. Together, they raised three children: Wayne, Christine, and Kari. Harold farmed for his entire life and farming was one of his greatest passions, as long as he was in a John Deere tractor! Harold owned and operated the Eitzen Farm Store for several decades. He was involved in many community organizations including the Eitzen Lions Club as a Charter Member, Wilmington Mutual Insurance Company, Winnebago Township Board, Farm Bureau, Wheatland State Liners 4-H club, and an active member of St. John’s UCC.
Harold was extremely hospitable and generous. He loved spending time with his family, playing cards, square dancing, and fishing. Harold and Eunice enjoyed traveling together.
Harold is survived by his wife, Eunice; his children: Wayne (Laura) Meyer of Eitzen, MN, Christine (David) Jorde of Eyota, MN, and Kari (Daniel) Alstad of Spring Grove, MN; his grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Amber Jorde of Rochester, MN, Devin (Michael) and Nolan Heiling of Rochester, MN, Aubrey (Kanema) Kaumba of Savage, MN, Colin (Kaylee) and Lenora Jorde of Sioux Falls, SD, Brooke (Ryan) Colton and Bennett Eppen of Chatfield, MN, Derek (Taylor) and Tate Johnson of Lonsdale, MN, and Elizabeth (Andy) and Madelyn Houdek of Caledonia, MN; and his brother-in-law, Ivan (Linda) Diersen.
Harold is preceded in death by his parents; his father- and mother-in-law, Albert and Esther Diersen; his siblings, Esther (Paul) Breeser (Walter Neuman), Fremont (Evelyn) Meyer, and an infant brother, Raymond Meyer; his sister-in-law, Ardyce (Curtis) Wild; his son-in-law, Mark Johnson, and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Pastor Allen Hanson, St. Croix Hospice, and Claddagh Senior Living staff for all of the love and care provided to Harold.
Fredrickson Funeral Homes and Crematory was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.FredricksonFuneralHomes.com.
