Charles Edward Meyer, Jr., 70, of Leavenworth, KS passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 20th, 2022, after many years of fighting hard against multiple health concerns.

Chuck was born June 28,1952, in Manhattan, Kansas to Charles "Charlie" and Bertha Meyer. He loved being a big brother to his little sister Pam. The Meyers were part of an exceptionally close extended family including Chuck's grandparents, many aunts, uncles, and cousins. The families enjoyed boating and camping at Turtle Creek, and spending time in Leonardville and Bala.

Chuck attended elementary school in the nearby town of Keats and graduated from Manhattan High School in 1970. In high school, he sang in Pops Choir and played football. He wrestled varsity throughout high school and lettered during his freshman and sophomore years at Kansas State University. In 1976, he married the love of his life Susan Cary, after they were first introduced in 1973 at Mr. K's in Aggieville. He earned a doctor of veterinary medicine from K-State in 1978. He was a lifelong booster of K-State, proudly wearing purple and cheering for Wildcat students and sports.