Obituary of Mark Alan Meier

Mark Alan Meier died Monday, December 4, 2017 at The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, surrounded by family.

Mark was born September 18, 1954, in Davenport, Iowa.  He is the son of Beverly Meier, and Dick Meier.  He graduated from Davenport Central High in 1973.  After graduating he enriched his life traveling from the East to the West coast.  He was called the Happy Hobo by his Mom.  He finally settled in Iowa City, Iowa in 1985.  His son Flannery was born in 1987.

Survivors include his son, Flannery; mother, Bev; sisters, Chris Janes, Lisa (Steve) Shippey; sister-in-law, Kathy Meier, Marcia and Jerry Ludden and Dave Towle; step-mother Dori Meier and many nieces and nephews from all over.

He is preceded in death by his grandmother, father, brother, and brother-in-law.

Mark loves a good football game and a beer with good friends.  Please join us to celebrate Mark’s farewell journey at VFW (609 Hollywood Blvd #2, Iowa City) on December 10, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

We want to thank Mark’s friends, Bruce Hoaglin & Mary Lou Brendel, Tina O’Quinn, Jennifer Wissink for their never ending love for Mark.  Thank you for your support, and hugs, and visits through this time.  We would also like to thank The University of Iowa Hospital staff that took care of Mark and his family.

Hopefully Loras, Rick & Mark will not give the angels too hard of a time.