Ronald Eugene Meyer
Jun 2, 1936 – Sep 25, 2017
Ron was a creative and wise contributor to the lives of thousands of Omaha children and adults. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Ann (Rice) Meyer; parents, Edwin and Ellamae Meyer; granddaughter, Melissa. He is survived by three children: Bruce (Diane), Jennifer, and Dwayne (Amy). Also surviving are two grandchildren, Bradley and Kale; brothers, Larry (Dee) and Darrel; sisters, Joyce Porter (Jack) and Iris Desmarteau (Al); many nieces and nephews.
After graduating from UNO, Ron served four years in the Air Force, stationed in Germany. He completed his Master’s Degree at University of Wisconsin-Madison, and then returned with his family to Omaha. Later he completed his doctorate in education. With Omaha Public Schools for more than 30 
years, he worked as a teacher, a reading specialist, and an administrator. As director of special projects, he helped bring in nearly $20 million in grant money, and shaped the programs at some 25 schools. He was also a devoted member of the church community and a talented artist. If you have a piece of art created by Ron, please bring it to the services and add it to a temporary display of his creativity.
VISITATION Sunday, October 1st from 3pm to 6pm at Presbyterian Church of the Master, 10710 Corby Circle. MEMORIAL SERVICE Monday, October 2nd at 11am at Presbyterian Church of the Master. Ron will be interred along with his wife, Carol, at Fairview Cemetery in Council Bluffs following the Memorial Service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Heifer International, one of Ron and Carol’s favorite charities.
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Jennifer and family:
I am so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. He was a giant in his vision of what the American high school should be. His design of the Technical High curriculum model was exactly what students needed then and, to his credit, what students need now, 33 years after Tech closed and that model was lost. I will always remember his thoughtful and gentle advocacy for learning for all students at all levels. His ideas were not only ahead of the curve decades ago, those ideas remain decades ahead of where education is now. I know how proud of his vision and impact you must be. I am proud to have known him and to have counted him as a friend and mentor. My deepest sympathies are with you and your family. Take care of each other.
Craig
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