Bernard "Bernie" Meyer

Bernard J. “Bernie” Meyer, age 90 of Alexandria, died peacefully on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Galeon Community Memorial Home in Osakis, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 26 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Kevin Soenneker officiating. Interment will be at St. Andrew’s Cemetery in Greenwald following the lunch.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Friday at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. Knights of Columbus will pray a rosary at 6 p.m. Thursday at the church.

Bernard Joseph Meyer was born and raised on a farm in Meire Grove on April 2, 1935 to Aloys C. and Elizabeth (Nietfeld) Meyer. On June 14, 1958 he was united in marriage to Rosemary “Rosie” Welle at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Greenwald.

Bernie learned the value of perseverance and dedication at an early age. He spent his high school years at Moris Ag School and received technical training in welding at Dunwoody University. He began his career as a factory welder before pursuing his passion for his trade by opening a blacksmith shop. From there he partnered with his brother Dave, he purchased and operated a tire shop, and later returned to welding as part of a road construction crew that helped build Highway 94.

In 1973, Bernie and his beloved wife Rosie purchased a farm, where they finished raising their six children. The farm became both a livelihood and a gathering place, filled with hard work, laughter, and the joy of family life.

Never one to sit still, Bernie carried his entrepreneurial spirit into retirement. He established a portable sawmill service, delivered commercial vehicles, managed their rental property and always found new ways to stay engaged and active. He and Rosie also enjoyed traveling extensively across the country with their pull trailer, creating memories together on the open road.

Through all of life’s endeavors, Bernie’s greatest devotion was to his faith and family. His life was a testament to the values of hard work, perseverance, and love for those dearest to him. Bernie’s legacy lives on in the family he raised, the community he helped build, and the countless lives he touched through his faith and his work.

Survivors include his children, Nancy Meyer (Matthew) Foley, Karen (Tom) Docksey, Joan (Jim) Ronning, Monica (Rick) Olson, and Paul (Shannon) Meyer; 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; brothers, Arnold (Mary Ann) Meyer of Sauk Centre and David (Jane) Meyer of Sauk Centre; and sister-in-law, Janice Meyer of Melrose.

Bernie was preceded in death by his wife, Rosie Meyer on March 10, 2020; parents; son, Mark Meyer; brothers and sisters, Polycarp (Julie) Meyer, Marcella (Frank)Lawler, Al (Fern) Meyer, Leo Meyer, Aloys “Red” (Arlene) Meyer, Anna Meyer, and Jimmy Meyer.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Hospice of Douglas County.