Ray A. Meyer
November 25, 1943 ~ December 28, 2023
Born in:
Willow Lake, South Dakota
Resided in:
Fargo, North Dakota
Funeral Mass:
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Ray Arlin Meyer, age 80, passed peacefully on Thursday, December 28, 2023.
Ray was born November 25, 1943, to John and Bertha (Harms) Meyer. He grew up in Willow Lake, SD, and entered the service in 1962. After the military service, Ray entered Respiratory Care school in Sioux Falls, SD. He met his wife, Rita, while she was working on medical surgery for nursing. They were married on October 2, 1965, at Christ the King Church in Sioux Falls, SD. Ray worked in respiratory care in Madison, SD, and then Sioux Falls, Fergus Falls, eventually landing in Fargo as Department Head of RT at St. John’s Hospital. Later he worked at Healthcare Accessories and then with Dakota House and enjoyed his clients.
Retiring in the fall of 2006, he began to enjoy watching his grandkids play their sports and activities.
Ray is survived by his wife, Rita; children, Bonnie (Curt) Bloesser, Fr. James Meyer, Barbara (Francis) Leier, Robert Meyer, Colleen and Jim Crowley; grandchildren, RaeLyn (Kyle), Wyatt, Jackson, Emily, Katie, Caitlin, Cailin, Shea, Abby, Mary, Elizabeth, John, and Kelly; great-grandchildren, Noah and Avery; brother, Robert Meyer; sister, Dorothy (Lloyd) Brendon; brother-in-law, Robert Andraschko, Msgr. James Andraschko; and sister-in-law, Elsie Andraschko.
Ray is preceded in death by his parents; sister-in-law, Barb Meyer; brother-in-law, Jack Andraschko; and sister-in-law, Donna Andraschko.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests monetary donations be made to Right to Life, Riverview Place, Pink It Forward, or Ashers Heart Foundation.
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Services
Visitation - Monday: January 1, 2024 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
710 10th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 237-6063
https://stanthonyfargo.org/
Prayer Service - Monday: January 1, 2024 7:00 pm
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
710 10th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 237-6063
https://stanthonyfargo.org/
Funeral Mass - Tuesday: January 2, 2024 10:00 am
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
710 10th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 237-6063
https://stanthonyfargo.org/
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Ray A. Meyer 's name.
Ashers Heart Foundation
https://ashersheart.com/support/
North Dakota Right to Life
https://www.ndrl.org/donate
Pink it Forward
https://www.pinkitforward.org/
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Amen.
Bonnie and family, we are keeping you close in our prayers!
Anne and Craig
Sympathies to Rita & all the families. Ray had such a quiet presence & always a smile on his face. Now, he can smile down on us all from Heaven above…🙏
Take Care & God Bless 🫶
George, Bernadette, Natalie & Deidra Lies
Fellow St. Anthony Parisioners
Sending our sympathy and prayers for comfort.
Roger & Donna Hentges
Sharing in your sorrow. May the tears you shed be replaced by all your happy memories.
Linda Reiter
(St. John’s Hospital alumni)
Our deepest sympathy, Rita, to you and your family. Ray was a wonderful husband, father and human being. He will be greatly missed.
Sending our sympathies to BARB, FRANCIS & the MEYER FAMILIES..
So sorry to hear of thd death of your father. Our sincer condolences to you and your family! 🙏
Condolences from the Krier family: Tom, Jenneil, Matt, and Mike. RIP Ray
Ray was a joy to this Andraschko family,,, may he rest in peace and now with our savior. Thank you God for giving us Ray for this many, many years.
My sister was blessed and sow was the family.
Brother Bob
Rita and family
Please accept my sympathies in the loss, of your Ray
Lana Perry
Sorry for your loss Rita, may you find Peace & strength in the coming days. PRAYERS FOR YOU & your Family.
God bless you all.
Carolyn Dudzinski
Sorry for your loss Rita, may you find Peace & strength in the coming days. PRAYERS FOR YOU & your Family.
God bless you all.
Carolyn Dudzinski
Sending our deepest sympathies to you all.
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time.
Sorry to hear about Ray. Our sincerest condolences to you and your family
I am so thankful for the visits I had with your wonderful family man, Ray Meyer. He is a great story teller (every fisher person is)! One more angel to look over you now, and a very special one. May the Lord bless him and keep him close to His side. May Ray rest in peace.
Rest in eternal peace Ray, I’m so honored I had the chance to meet and spend a short time fishing with you. I will always remember that day. Cheryl and I had a great time with you and Ted. Prayers to you and your family 🙏.
Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you celebrate Ray’s life, and send him off to his Heavenly home. We carry with us all the memories of good times together – playing cards, going out to eat – just enjoying each other’s company! Ray always liked to teach us how to be a better pinochle partner!! Hug each other from us! We wish we could be there in person, but are glad that we can watch the livestream.
Bonnie & Family,
So sorry for your loss! May Ray rest in peace.
Amen
Our prayers and all our love is with you guys. We are truly blessed to have Rita, Father Meyer, Fran, and Barb in our lives. Knowing Ray was a privilege and honor. His kindness and loving heart is reflected in his wife, kids and grandkids. We love you all so much!!!
Love and prayers every day!
Zachary and Emily Johnson
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lawrence, Tracy and Bennie Banks
Hugs dear Rita… so sorry for your loss…God Bless!!!