"You were a good classmate Randy and you would always help anyone your smile would make everyone day better. You were even at my brother wedding Brandon Holmes I know he\'s gonna miss you like crazy you guys did alot together fly high R.I. P. Randy Meyer you will never be forgotten. The world will be different without you here with us."
In loving memory of
Randy D. Meyer
November 17, 1987 - September 6, 2021
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Algona and will be live-streamed on Trinity Lutheran Church's Youtube page. https://youtu.be/0qdUKwkAlrE Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Trinity Lutheran Church Life Center. Interment will be in Plainview Cemetery in Whittemore.
Randy Dean Meyer, the son of Rod and Ellen (Meyer) Meyer was born in Emmetsburg, Iowa on November 17, 1987. He grew up on the family farm near Whittemore and graduated from Algona High School in 2006. He went on to Iowa Lakes Community College in Emmetsburg for small engine repair. During high school, Randy worked for Ruhnke Brother's in Algona and after graduating from college, he began farming with his dad and started a Manure Pumping Business.
He was united in marriage on July 26, 2014, to Janae Tyler at Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona. Together they had 2 children; Riley and Everly.
Randy loved spending time with his family and friends especially his children and wife Janae. He was a father that would do anything that his children asked of him. He enjoyed dirt biking, riding motorcycles, water sports, and fishing. He also enjoyed vacationing, snowmobiling, and hunting. Randy was a family man and loved being around people.
Randy died September 6, 2021, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City as a result of a farming accident. He was 33.
He is survived by his wife, Janae of Whittemore; son, Riley; daughter, Everly; stepchildren, Jayda Roethler and Porter Reffer; parents, Rod and Ellen Meyer of Whittemore; sisters, Mandy (Kurt) Oetken of Ankeny and Alisha (Dan) Grimm of Grimes; 1 niece and 5 nephews; mother-in-law, Cheryl Johnson, and many friends.
Randy was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Elvin and Eleanor Meyer, paternal grandparents, Ron and Betty Meyer, and aunt and uncle, Elaine and Steven Eckard.
Tributes
"Alisha, Mandy, Kurt - I am so sorry to hear about your loss. May family and friends find peace as you move forward. ....Susan Macy"
"I will definitely miss u..you were such a wonderful dad and husband to my daughter..r.i.p. cheryl"
"To our Dear LWML Sister, Ellen and all your family, We all are praying for you. I pray you all receive a peace that passes all understanding that only comes from knowing your love one is in the arms of Jesus. Rosemary Steffen, LWML Secretary"
"Janae and family, My heart goes out to you all. Our sincere sympathies. May God help you through this time and always be by your side. "
" Our hearts break and know he was brought up in a Christian home Randy was a hard worker and was a good guy. Know his parents but not is wife and children wonderful parents as were his grandparents who he looked up to also, visiting grandpa in nursing home, Randy will be missed by all, God Bless his family lots of great memories for all. Alvin & Bonnie Riggert"
"We only got to meet Randy a few times but if my son loved him then we did as well. He always had a smile on his face and a good story to share. Every time Randy?s name was mentioned it also included a huge smile on the storytellers face. Janae we are praying for you and your beautiful kids. Rod and Ellen our prayers and sympathies go out to you as well. Remember the good times, cherish the memories and always know you have a tribe behind you to help out. Thank you Randy for being a donor. The lives you will save will be tremendous. As a donor recipient we know the benefit and love in that selfless gesture. God bless you all. "
"Worked for M & M Pumping for 2 years. Never have I had a employer who was more understanding and willing to work with a person?s schedule. Always very controlled when a mistake was made, shit happens. A good boss. "
"So sorry, Prayers are with all of you "
"We will miss you more than words can say. I will keep family in my prayers. God speed Randy."
"Randy?s family, Sending our deepest sympathies for your loss. Randy was such a nice guy. May your memories help you through this time and in the days ahead. "
"I always enjoyed talking to Randy! He always put a smile on my face from him giving me crap! Great person, he will be truly missed! We lost one of the good ones! I did\'nt know his wife, but stay strong for those kids! Rod and Ellen stay strong for those grandkids!"