Dave was born on December 18, 1955, in Fort Atkinson to Stanley and Elizabeth (Speed) Meyer.  He attended Whitewater High School before entering the United States Army in 1972.  On May 10, 1974, Dave married the love of his life, Christine Welter in Kitzingen, Germany.  Together they owned Meyer’s Bumper to Bumper auto parts store.  Dave enjoyed fixing houses, old cars and going for rides.  He also enjoyed the Northwoods, his children, grandchildren, and his special friends; Mickey Mouse and John.

He is survived by his wife, Chris; children Angie (Tommy) Meyer, Clintonville, WI, Carrie (Brad) McDermott, Whitewater, WI, Jeremy (Kori Kincaid) Meyer, Whitewater; grandchildren Logan Lizak, Colten and Kylie McDermott, Dylan, Olivia and Jaymason Meyer; siblings Dennis (Mary) Meyer, Wisconsin Dells, Sandra Frye, Bethel, ME, Linda Kieffer (Hal), Lake Tomahawk, WI, Ellen (Jim) Streib, Milton, Jim (Vickie) Meyer, Whitewater, Brenda (Fred) Roloff, Indiana; numerous nieces and nephews and many sisters and brothers-in-law.  He was preceded in death by his parents; mother and father-in-law, Reinhard and Ruth Welter; 2 sisters-in-law; 2 brothers-in-law; a great nephew and great niece.

A celebration of Dave’s life will be held at a later date.

As an expression of sympathy, you may wish to consider memorials to Rainbow Hospice, Jefferson, WI.  The family would like to thank Rainbow Hospice for their loving care.

The Nitardy Funeral Home, Whitewater, WI is assisting the family, www.nitardyfuneralhome.com