A funeral Mass for Donald Meyers will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 18th at St. Joachim's Catholic Church in Plainview with Father William Becker officiating.

Mr. Meyers, 56, of Plainview, was called home Friday, September 12, 2014 while doing what he enjoyed – being at the family farm.

Donald James Meyers was born July 16, 1958 in Rochester to Melvin and Eileen (Dunagan) Meyers. He grew up in Plainview and graduated from Plainview High School. He then went to work at IBM in Rochester. While working at IBM, he earned his Electronic Technician degree at Rochester Vo-Tech, completing the program in two years. He worked for IBM for thirty seven years and also worked the family farm his entire life. On April 30, 1977 he married Julie Peters in Plainview. They later divorced. Donald was a member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.

He very much loved spending his time with his family – he was a hardworking family man. He enjoyed his three sons immensely, and shared in many projects with them over the years. His boys helped him farm as well. Farming was his passion. He also loved every moment shared with his three grandchildren and held a special place in his heart for his two daughter-in-laws. He loved his dogs – they were often seen riding around with him in the front seat. Don also loved a good card game, boating on the river, deer hunting and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. Don loved when people gathered in his garage – many great conversations and friendships were shared. Don, was also a regular blood donor, and donated many gallons over his lifetime.

Donald is survived by his parents, Melvin and Eileen Meyers of Plainview; his ex-wife Julie Meyers of Eyota; three sons: Josh (Rachael) of St. Charles, Jeff (Bobbi Jo) of Plainview, and Jason of Elgin; three brothers: Mark (Jean), Terry (Sue) and Greg (Shelly) all of Plainview; three sisters: Maureen (Joe) Miller, Diane (Paul) Fick and Mary (Paul) Chick all of Plainview; three grandchildren: Carter, Leighton and Sofia, and his loyal dog Joe. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and one infant brother.

Friends and family may visit from 4 to 7 P.M. Wednesday, September 17th, at Schleicher Funeral Homes, Plainview Chapel and for one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.