Elmer S. Meyer

Elmer Silas Meyer, age 95, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, with his wife at his side at their home in the Town of Herman.

Funeral Services for Elmer will take place on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Iron Ridge with Rev. Larry Mose and Rev. Steve Neuman officiating. A visitation will be held at church on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow the service at St. Matthew’s Cemetery in Iron Ridge.

Elmer was born on July 29, 1928, to Silas and Hedwig (Brandt) Meyer in Hillpoint, WI. He was baptized as an infant on August 12, 1928, and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth on May 10, 1942, both at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hillpoint, Wisconsin. He graduated from Reedsburg High School in 1946 and continued his education with the Farm Short Course in Madison. Elmer was united in marriage to Irmgard Twardokus on September 12, 1951, at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in Huilsburg, WI. The couple was blessed with 72 years of marriage.

Elmer’s faith was very important to him. He was a longtime member of St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Iron Ridge and served as Chairman of the Congregation. He was an elder, served on the church council, school board, and was instrumental in many of the building projects for the church and school properties.

Early in life he farmed with his parents in the Town of Washington in Sauk County. He owned and operated Meyer Construction Company of Hartford for over 50 years. He was involved in his community and was on the Town of Herman Board as a Supervisor, was a Dodge County Supervisor, and was a long-time member and President of Pommerscher Verein Freistadt.

Elmer looked forward to fishing and snowmobiling at his cabin in Price County and hunting for treasures at rummage sales and auctions. Deer hunting near Hillpoint was also a favorite pastime for Elmer and his family. Elmer truly enjoyed being with people. He will always be remembered for his big smile and storytelling.

Elmer is survived by his wife, Irmgard; children: Bonnie (Leo) Borden, Irene Bakken, Dawn (Randal) Cutter, Courtney (Amy) Meyer; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and sister Elaine Schulz. Elmer is further survived by many other relatives and friends.

Elmer was preceded in death by his parents, son-in-law Richard Bakken, and 3 sisters Viola Lueck, Margaret Jensen, Valera Koch, and their husbands.

In lieu of flowers and plants the family is requesting memorials be directed to St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church Refurbishing Fund.