Ronald Paul Meier

Ronald Paul Meier, age 86, a resident of Gresham, Oregon, passed away on May 27, 2022. Ronald left this life surrounded by his close family, who love him dearly. 

Ronald was born on September 13, 1935, to Edward and Catherine Meier in St. Paul, Minnesota and grew up in Rosemount, Minnesota on his family farm. Ronald enlisted in the Navy in 1955 and served until he retired honorably in 1975 at the rank of a Senior Chief Petty Officer. While serving in the Navy, Ronald met his future wife, Marsha (Wasson) Meier, and they were married on December 19, 1970 in the Dalles, Oregon at Saint peter’s Catholic Church.

Ronald and Marsha have two children, Daniel and Jeffrey Meier. Following his retirement from the Navy, Ronald, Marsha, and their children moved to Oregon and lived in Gresham. Ronald was a lifelong support, inspiration, and protector of his children, wife, and family.

Ronald enjoyed fishing, camping, spending time with his family and really enjoyed bowling throughout his life.

Ronald was employed by Electro Scientific Industries as a Lead Electronic Specialist until his retirement in 1992. Ronald was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a parishioner at Saint Henry’s Catholic Church in Gresham.

Ronald is proceeded in death by his parents, Edward and Catherine, and siblings, Eugene, Robert, Lorraine, Marion, and infant sister Rosemary.

A Rosary and viewing will be held at Spencer, Libby and Powell Gathering hall in The Dalles, OR June 13, 2022 at 6:00 pm. A Funeral Mass and Graveside service will be held at Saint Peter Catholic Church in The Dalles, OR June 14, 2022 starting at 5:30 pm with a short gathering afterwards. A Memorial Mass will be held on June 25, 2022 at 11:30 am in St. Henry's Catholic Church in Gresham, OR.

Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.