Maurice Meyer

Maurice Lee Meyer, age 74, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully on Friday, September 18, 2020 at his home. Morey was born January 8, 1946 in Wykoff, MN the son of Lorenz and Alice (Wondrasch) Meyer. He was a 1964 graduate of Wykoff High School. After graduation, Morey worked for many Rochester businesses. He retired from Fairview University Hospital in the Twin Cities in 2013 after 25 years of service. Morey married Judith Anderson and were blessed with two children, Matthew and Erin. They later divorced. Morey was a two-term past president of the Rochester Eagle's Aerie 2228 and volunteered at the Eagle's Cancer Telethon. He was extremely giving of himself and his time and talents in the community including volunteering at the American Legion, Meals on Wheels and Festival of the Trees. He was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church in Rochester. He had a passion for cars and tractors; attending NASCAR races, the Back to the 50s car show, and the occasional tractor drive. Morey loved spending time with his family and friends and attending the grandchildren's events. He was always there to help us with his kindness and love. He will be deeply missed. He is survived by his children, Matthew (Heidi) Meyer of Rochester, MN and Erin (Ryan) Schumacher of Otsego, MN; three grandchildren, Madeline Meyer, Andrew and Allison Schumacher; two brothers, Steven (Annette) Meyer of Spring Valley, MN and Lowell (Karen) Meyer of Chatfield, MN and brother-in-law, Roger (Alice) Rasmussen of Wykoff, MN and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law and mother-in-law, David and Phyllis Anderson; brother and sister-in-law, Lyle and Janet Meyer; sister, Shirley Rasmussen; infant nephew, Jamie Meyer. A Visitation will be held 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes 5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester, MN. A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM Friday, September 25, 2020 at Oakwood Cemetery; please meet at the cemetery gate at 11:00 AM. Memorials are preferred to the Eagle's Cancer Telethon. Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Meyer family; to share a special memory of condolence please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com.