Harlow L. Meyer
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Harlow L. Meyer, age 93, Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on November 21, 2025, at Hawkeye Care Center. To honor Harlow’s life, a private family graveside service will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Harlow’s family.
Harlow was born on December 6, 1931, in Dubuque, IA, son to Leonard and Verda (Miehe) Meyer. Harlow met the love of his life, Pauline Bechen and were united in marriage on February 18, 1952, at Sacred Heart Church. They were able to celebrate their 70th Anniversary before Pauline’s death on May 28, 2022. Harlow served in the U.S. Army as a cook at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri from November 1952 to November 1954. When returning to Dubuque Harlow returned to working at the Dubuque Packing company and later FDL.
Harlow loved being out in the woods hunting or fishing.
Those left to cherish the memory of Harlow include,
his two daughters,
Victoria (James) Oldham, Peosta, IA,
and Rhonda (Steve) Curler, Walford, IA;
his grandchildren,
Heather Oldham, Greenville, WI,
Chad (Amy) Oldham, Peosta, IA,
Matthew (Courtney) Curler, Cedar Rapids, IA,
and Abby (Brett) Foreman, Lawrence, KS;
his great-grandchildren,
Camber (Jon) Kastantin, Leo Lefevre, Olive Lefevre, Crew Curler and Baby Girl Foreman (due In December);
his great-great-grandchild,
Baby boy Kastantin (due in April 2026);
his siblings,
Darlene (Loras) Flynn, Davenport, IA,
David Meyer, Asbury, IA,
and Gerry (Walt) Hutchinson, Davenport, IA;
his sister-in-law,
Zita Elgin, Dubuque, IA;
Harlow was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Pauline Meyer; his grandson, Nicholas Curler; parents; his siblings, Janann(Joe) McPoland, Donna (Wayne)Moore, Merlin Meyer and Shirley(Bob) Kennedy; and his brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard Bechen, Bob Bechen, Olin Bechen, Frannie Bechen and Ruth Becker.
Harlow’s family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Hawkeye Care Center, Hospice of Dubuque and Eagle Pointe Place for all of their compassionate care.
Online condolences may be shared with Harlow’s family at www.tristatecremationcenter.com
To honor Harlow’s life, a private family graveside service will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque.
Vickie & Jim, Sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing, but now he is happily with your Mom. I know he was so lonely since your Mom went to Heaven. That sure is a good picture of him ( with his toothpick). I’m sure you will miss him very much. I think of youse often. Some how I don’t have your phone number or address. We had a good time that day at lunch and I was wishing we could have many more. Your Mom was like an older sister to me when she stayed with us. I have lots of good memories with her. Youse take care and know that I am thinking of You and your Family . Love You Sharon
Darlene,Loras,David & Gerry
So sorry to hear about Harlow!
Thoughts & prayers to all the family!
Bev(Link)Ford
It is with sincere sympathy that we extend our condolences for your loss. We pray that you will find healing, comfort and peace through our Lord Jesus Christ who loves you beyond measure!
Death is something we will all encounter and if we don’t make a decision now before we die, about giving our lives to Him, we will face serious consequences for rejecting Him and His love for us, after our departure from this world. Jesus paid a tremendous price for us by taking the wrath of God on the cross, on our behalf, for our sins and rebellion against God. God, being our Creator, sent Jesus, His Son, to lay down His life for us, so we would never have to face God’s eternal judgement once we leave this earth. Death is not the end for any of us. We will all live on, but where is determined by whether or not we surrender our lives to the Lordship of Jesus Christ who is the only way to God the Father and to our salvation from sin, death and destruction. Jesus is only a prayer away. A simple prayer like “Lord Jesus, I believe you are God’s Son who He sent to pay the price for my mistakes, sins, and rebellion against God. Please forgive me for all I have done in rebelling against you, Lord.
I now give and surrender my life to you and ask that you be my Lord and Savior. Thank you for saving me from God’s eternal judgement and allowing me to now be a part of you and your royal family forever. In your name, I pray. Amen. ” God bless you and keep you always during this hour of your grief. I pray you will realize that you’re never alone when you’re in Christ Jesus. His Word guarantees us He will never leave or forsake us.
It is with sincere sympathy that we extend our condolences for your loss. We pray that you will find healing, comfort and peace through our Lord Jesus Christ who loves you beyond measure!
Death is something we will all encounter and if we don’t make a decision now before we die, about giving our lives to Him, we will face serious consequences for rejecting Him and His love for us, after our departure from this world. Jesus paid a tremendous price for us by taking the wrath of God on the cross, on our behalf, for our sins and rebellion against God. God, being our Creator, sent Jesus, His Son, to lay down His life for us, so we would never have to face God’s eternal judgement once we leave this earth. Death is not the end for any of us. We will all live on, but where is determined by whether or not we surrender our lives to the Lordship of Jesus Christ who is the only way to God the Father and to our salvation from sin, death and destruction. Jesus is only a prayer away. A simple prayer like “Lord Jesus, I believe you are God’s Son who He sent to pay the price for my mistakes, sins, and rebellion against God. Please forgive me for all I have done in rebelling against you, Lord.
I now give and surrender my life to you and ask that you be my Lord and Savior. Thank you for saving me from God’s eternal judgement and allowing me to now be a part of you and your royal family forever. In your name, I pray. Amen. ” God bless you and keep you always during this hour of your grief. I pray you will realize that you’re never alone when you’re in Christ Jesus. His Word guarantees us He will never leave or forsake us.