SPARTA - Ronald J. Meyer, 79, of Sparta, passed away on November 5th at his home in Sparta, WI surrounded by his family. He was born December 30, 1946 to Edward and Tillie Meyer in La Crosse, WI. He grew up in Bangor, WI on the family farm.
He graduated from Bangor High School in 1965. He married Judy Treu on January 13, 1968. Together they had four children, Troy, Toby, Tammy, and Todd. He went on to remarry Carol Loback on October 12, 1984.
Ron enjoyed working as a farmer for most of his life. Upon retirement from farming, Ron started driving local Amish families.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Meyer; sons, Troy, Toby, and Todd (Kellie) Meyer; daughter, Tammy (Isai) Garcia; additionally, Melinda (Francisco) Vazquez and Carolin (John) Austin, who he considered his daughters. He is also survived by his sister, Charolette (Gordon) Pfaff.
His grandchildren include Anna, Chad, Dakota, Bethanie, Luis, Michael, Daniel, Francisco, Camilla, Esmeralda and Kaidyn. His great grandchildren include Franki, Enrique, Diego, Grayson and Ayden.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Tillie Meyer; and siblings, Robert (Evelyn) Meyer, Bernard (Marion) Meyer, Richard (Hazel) Meyer, Virginia Meyer, Edward Jr (Bernice) Meyer, Bonnie (Bernard) Jandt, and Carol (Leroy) Garbers.
A funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at Lanham-Schanhofer Funeral Home and Cremation, Sparta, with Chaplain Priscilla Hemmersbach officiating. Burial will be at Leon Cemetery. A luncheon will follow the burial at Leon Community Center.
A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be offered at www.schanhoferfh.com
Lanham-Schanhofer Funeral Home and Cremation, Sparta, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Lanham-Schanhofer Funeral Home and Cremation
