In Loving Memory
Harlan L. Meier
November 26, 1938 - June 10, 2017

VISITATION
Friday, June 16, 2017
5:00 - 8:00 P.M.
Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
Emmetsburg, Iowa

SERVICE
Saturday, June 17, 2017
1:00 P.M.
Martin-Mattice Funeral Home

INTERMENT
Evergreen Cemetery
Emmetsburg, Iowa

MILITARY GRAVESIDE RITES
V.F.W. Post #2295
Emmetsburg, Iowa

INTERMENT
Evergreen Cemetery
Emmetsburg, Iowa

MILITARY RITES
V.F.W. Post #2295 ~ Emmetsburg, Iowa

Harlan Lee Meier, son of Gerald and Gagel Faye (Boettcher) Meier was born November 26, 1938 in Algona, Iowa. He received his education in at Cylinder Consolidated School. As a young man, Harlan worked with his father in their Allis Chalmers implement dealership in Cylinder.

Harlan served in the United States Air Force in Strategic Air Command from September 23, 1957 until being honorably discharged in July 2, 1961. He was stationed at George Air Force Base in California, during his time in the service.

After returning from the service Harlan operated the Cylinder hog buying station for Hormel. Harlan later owned and operated Meier Sports Center in Cylinder, selling snowmobiles, motorcycles and other sporting goods. He also owned the Cylinder Café and a gas station/car wash.

Harlan moved to Brighton, Colorado where he opened an independent mechanic shop which he operated until his retirement. He then moved back to Iowa eleven years ago.

Harlan enjoyed cooking for his friends and family. He also liked gambling and was very lucky. Harlan enjoyed working on cars and was proud of the home he built in Cylinder.

Harlan was a member of the Cylinder Fire Department where he had served as Fire Chief.

Harlan passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017 at Lakeside Lutheran Home in Emmetsburg, Iowa at the age of 78. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Darrell Meier; and a son, Chris Meier.

He is survived by his wife, Cassandra of Cylinder, Iowa; his children, Julie Moser of Lakewood, Colorado, Jeff Meier of Marble Falls, Texas and Vicki Hess of Thornton, Colorado; their mother, Linda Meier of Marble Falls, Colorado; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; Cassandra's children, Deb Keonia Lay of Florida and Dan Tyrrell of Colorado; a sister, Betty Mewborn of Corpus Christi, Texas; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home