Obit: Meier, Albert Harold (1933 - 2015)

Contact: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Grivno, Harrold, Heffner, Meier, Schultz

----Source: The Star News (Medford, WI) 3/19/2015

Meier, Albert Harold (2 AUG 1933 - 12 MAR 2015)

Albert Harold Meier, age 81, was called to his heavenly rest on Thursday, March 12, 2015, at his home in Spirit.

Albert was born on December 19, 1933, in a log cabin in the town of Spirit, to Carl and Olga (Harrold) Meier.

Albert attended grade school at Liberty School in the town of Spirit and graduated from Rib Lake High School in 1951. In 1955, he enlisted in the United States Army. He served three years, learning Russian and translating intercepted Russian messages while attached to the National Security Agency (NSA) in Fort Meade, Md.

After his service, Albert farmed with his father. In 1977, he married Carol Schultz of Athens, continuing to farm until 1995. Albert was a dairy farmer who took pride in his herd of Guernseys. As a young man, he trapped furs and he logged throughout his life. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Albert was a lifetime member of Zion Lutheran Church in Spirit where he regularly worshipped his Lord and served in various capacities. Through the years he served on the boards of DHI, Badger Breeders and Morning Glory as well as serving as president of the Spirit 4-H Fair Committee for 25 years. He was also a volunteer fire warden for many years.

Albert was preceded in death by his parents and his infant sister, Rosalie. He is survived by his wife; his two children, Dorothy (Cody) Grivno of Slinger and Albert Meier II of Jackson, Mich.; two grandchildren; one sister; three brothers; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 14 at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in the town of Spirit, with Rev. James Heffner officiating. Visitation will be held at 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 13, at Hemer Funeral Home in Rib Lake, and also from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the church.

Burial will take place at Hillcrest Cemetery in the town of Spirit.

Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake assisted the family with arrangements.

For online condolences, please visit www.hemerfuneralservice.com.