Wayne R. Meyer

Wayne R. Meyer (1949-2009) is a former American politician and farmer from Idaho. Meyer was a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives.

Wayne R. Meyer
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from the District 2 seat B district
In office
December 1, 1994 – December 2002
Preceded byWally Wright
Succeeded byDick Harwood
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from the District 3 seat B district
In office
December 1, 2002 – December 1, 2004
Preceded byKris Ellis
Succeeded byPhil Hart
Personal details
Born(1949-05-27)May 27, 1949
Colfax, Washington
DiedFebruary 10, 2009(2009-02-10) (aged 59)
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Karleen Meyer
Alma materWashington State University
OccupationFarmer, politician

Early life

On May 27, 1949, Meyer was born in Colfax, Washington. Meyer's parents were Richard and Helen Meyer.[1][2]

Education

In 1971, Meyer earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agronomy from Washington State University.[1][2]

Career

Meyer was a farmer.[1]

On November 8, 1994, Meyer won the election and became a Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives for District 2 seat B. Meyer defeated Wally Wright with 62.2% of the votes.[3] On November 5, 1996, as an incumbent, Meyer won the election and continued serving District 2 seat B. Meyer defeated Marc McGregor with 61.8% of the votes.[4] On November 3, 1998, as an incumbent, Meyer won the election and continued serving District 2 seat B.[5]

On November 5, 2002, Meyer won the election and became a Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives from District 3 seat B. Meyer defeated Phil Harts with 68.3% of the votes.[6][1]

On November 2, 2004, as an incumbent, Meyer lost the election for District 3 seat B. Meyer was defeated by Phil Hart with 91.0% of the votes. Meyer received 9.0% of the votes.[7] [8][1]

Personal life

In 1970, Meyer married Karleen Penner. They have one child, Jamie Meyer. Meyer and his family live in Rathdrum, Idaho.[1][2]

In 2005, Meyer was diagnosed with colo-rectal cancer. In 2006, Meyer completed chemotherapy.[8]

On February 10, 2009, Meyer died from colon cancer in Idaho. Meyer was 59 years old.[2][9]

References
  1. "Wayne Meyer's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
  2. "Obituary: Wayne R. Meyer". dnews.com. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
  3. "Idaho General Election Results - November 8, 1994". sos.idaho.gov. November 8, 1994. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
  4. "Idaho General Election Results - November 5, 1996".
  5. "Idaho General Election Results- November 3, 1998". sos.idaho.gov. November 3, 1998. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
  6. "November 5, 2002 General Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. November 5, 2002. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
  7. "November 2, 2004 General Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. November 2, 2004. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
  8. Curless, Erica (May 18, 2006). "Meyer vs. Hart: Old foes in repeat of 2004 contest". spokesman.com. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
  9. "Wayne R. Meyer, 59, Rathdrum, Idaho". lmtribune.com. February 12, 2009. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
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