Richard Anton Meier

June 28, 2012

Richard Anton Meier, 77, of Cottonwood, died June 28.

He was preceded in death by parents Joseph and Anna Meier, brother Joseph Meier and best friend Gordon Wheeler.

He is survived by wife Jane Meier; sons Allan and Rick Meier; brothers John [Delores], Leo, Dan [Adeline], Jim [Lou] and Ron [Suzanne] Meier; sisters Lollie Heidt Jane Senn, Rose [Frank] Barta, Elinor Dvorak, Francis Knight, Mary Meier.

A memorial celebration will take place in Durango, Colo., on Sunday, Sept. 9.

Donations: Alzheimers Association: www.alz.org/join_the_cause_donate.asp.