Obituary for Harold N. Meyer

Harold N. Meyer (1931-2025)

Harold N. Meyer, 94, of Eitzen, MN, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, at Claddagh Senior Living & Memory Care in Caledonia, MN.

Harold was born on July 5, 1931, in New Albin, Iowa to George H. and Ella (Reinke) Meyer. He attended rural country schools and served in the US Army several years.

Harold married Eunice (Diersen) on May 6, 1961 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Caledonia, MN. Together, they raised three children: Wayne, Christine, and Kari. Harold farmed for his entire life and farming was one of his greatest passions, as long as he was in a John Deere tractor! Harold owned and operated the Eitzen Farm Store for several decades. He was involved in many community organizations including the Eitzen Lions Club as a Charter Member, Wilmington Mutual Insurance Company, Winnebago township board, Farm Bureau, Wheatland State Liners 4-H club, and an active member of St John’s UCC.

Harold was extremely hospitable and generous. He loved spending time with his family, playing cards, square dancing, and fishing. Harold and Eunice enjoyed traveling together.

Harold is survived by his wife Eunice, children: Wayne (Laura) Meyer of Eitzen, MN; Christine (David) Jorde of Eyota, MN; and Kari (Daniel) Alstad of Spring Grove, MN and his grandchildren and great grandchildren: Amber Jorde of Rochester, MN; Devin (Michael) and Nolan Heiling of Rochester, MN; Aubrey (Kanema) Kaumba of Savage, MN; Colin (Kaylee) and Lenora Jorde of Sioux Falls, SD; Brooke (Ryan) Colton, and Bennett Eppen of Chatfield, MN; Derek (Taylor) and Tate Johnson of Lonsdale, MN; and Elizabeth (Andy) and Madelyn Houdek of Caledonia, MN, brother-in-law Ivan (Linda) Diersen. 

Harold is preceded in death by his parents; father and mother-in-law Albert and Esther Diersen; siblings Esther (Paul) Breeser (Walter Neuman), Fremont (Evelyn) Meyer, and infant brother Raymond Meyer; sister-in-law Ardyce (Curtis) Wild; son-in-law Mark Johnson, several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Pastor Allen Hanson, St. Croix Hospice, and Claddagh Senior Living staff for all of the love and care provided to Harold.

A visitation will be held on Monday, January 5, 2026, from 4:30pm until 7:30pm at the Eitzen Community Center and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., at St. John’s United Church of Christ (Wheatland), rural New Albin, Iowa. Pastor Allen Hanson will officiate. Burial with military honors will follow at the church cemetery. A luncheon will be served at the Eitzen Community Center.

Fredrickson Funeral Homes and Crematory are in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be offered on this website.