Peter M. Meier

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Meier, Peter M. "Deano" age 91, of Elk River, formerly of Brooklyn Center, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Feb 21, 2012. Preceded in death by his wife, Helen Kraft; grandson, Peter Volk; son-in-law, Martin Volk; several brothers and a sister. Survived by his 5 loving daughters: Claudia Volk, Deana (Tom) Derr, Tona Meier, Jackie (Jimmy) Benolkin and Julie (Joe) Duevel; grandchildren: Tom (Amanda) Volk, Matt (Amy) Volk, Scott (Andrea) Volk, Rachel (Will) Ducharme, Lisa Lagoon, Lauren Benolkin, Jena Benolkin, Matthias Duevel and Chelsea Duevel; great- grandchildren: Brady and Avery Ducharme, Nathan Lagoon and Jude Michael Volk, and family friend, Bertta. Also survived by his brothers, Matt (Delores) Meier and Robert "Amos" Meier. Peter served in the Army in WWII. He was a wonderful son, husband and father, raising 5 girls, thank goodness he was a Master Plumber. In his younger years, he was often mistaken to be Dean Martin, belting out Volare' at will. He was an avid harmonica player, fisherman, card player and loved his bingo. During his reflective years at Guardian Angels High Rise, he became very thankful of his family and friends. He was able to "make peace", with his maker. 'A special Thank-you to his extended family, "his Angels" at Guardian Angels Care Center and all his friends at the Sr. High Rise. We will miss Pete's gift of kindness, compassion and his zest for life.' He was really one-of-a-kind. To know him was to love him. Funeral service 11 AM Sat., Feb. 25, 2012 at Dare's Funeral Home, 805 Main St. NW, Elk River 763-441-1212. Visitation 1 hour prior to service at the funeral home on Sat. Interment Ft Snelling National Cemetery 10:15 AM Monday, Feb. 27, Assembly Area #4. Memorials preferred.

Published on February 23, 2012