Karen Meyer Bird's mother

Margaret Louella (Buhman) Meyer, 91, died Monday, August 22, 2011.
Margaret was born October 13, 1919 to John and Minnie (Kuehl) Buhman on the family farm in Carlos. She went to school in Carlos and won a trip to the state fair to compete in the state spelling bee. She graduated from Alexandria High School and then completed the teacher’s training program. She taught grades 1-8 at District 69 before she married.
On June 13, 1942 Margaret was united in marriage to Herbert Meyer. The couple made their home in Alexandria where they were blessed with six children. Later Margaret returned to teaching and taught kindergarten at Zion Lutheran Church School. She later worked at Bethany Home until retiring.
Margaret was a longtime member of Zion Lutheran Church and participated in the Ladies Aid.
Margaret believed her greatest accomplishment in life was “raising five good kids.” She was a wonderful mom and grandmother, but also an avid reader, a pretty good card player, a great cook and baker, and a dedicated gardener. In her later years, after she had lost much of her sight and could no longer do, she was all about being – being humble, being thoughtful, gentle and kind, being compassionate and forgiving, being thankful. As a friend said, “She set a good example for all of us.”
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Meyer; son, Wayne Meyer; grandson, Paul Bird; daughter-in-law, Diane Meyer; and two sisters, Helen Beulke and Florence Doebber.
Margaret is survived by her three sons, Gary Meyer of Craig, CO, Dale Meyer of Centennial, CO, and Randy Meyer and wife, Joy, of North Mankato; two daughters, Karen Bird of Prior Lake, and DiAnn Stearns and husband, Rick, of Big Lake; grandchildren, Peter, Mike, Matt, Megan, Ryan and Brad; two great-grandchildren, Tyler and Brandon; step-grandchildren, Eric, Gabe, John, Mandy, Kris and Jenny; and sister, Arlene Nack of Alexandria.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, August 27 at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Alexandria with visitation one hour prior to the service. The Rev. William Moeller and the Rev. David Hinz will officiate. Mertice Brueske and Dan Olson will provide music. Interment will follow at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Carlos. Casket bearers will include all of Margaret’s grandchildren. Memorials are preferred.
Arrangements are with Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria; www.andersonfuneral.net.

---- Thanks to John Herdan for posting