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 by | Wally Wright |
| Succeeded by | Dick Harwood |
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the District 3 seat B district | |
| In office December 1, 2002 – December 1, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Kris Ellis |
| Succeeded by | Phil Hart |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 27, 1949 Colfax, Washington |
| Died | February 10, 2009 (aged 59) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Karleen Meyer |
| Alma mater | Washington State University |
| Occupation | Farmer, politician |
Early life edit
On May 27, 1949, Meyer was born in Colfax, Washington. Meyer's parents were Richard and Helen Meyer.[1][2]
Education edit
In 1971, Meyer earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agronomy from Washington State University.[1][2]
Career edit
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 edit
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 edit
- ^ a b c d e f "Wayne Meyer's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Obituary: Wayne R. Meyer". dnews.com. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
- ^ "Idaho General Election Results - November 8, 1994". sos.idaho.gov. November 8, 1994. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
- ^ "Idaho General Election Results - November 5, 1996".
- ^ "Idaho General Election Results- November 3, 1998". sos.idaho.gov. November 3, 1998. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
- ^ "November 5, 2002 General Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. November 5, 2002. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
- ^ "November 2, 2004 General Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. November 2, 2004. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
- ^ a b Curless, Erica (May 18, 2006). "Meyer vs. Hart: Old foes in repeat of 2004 contest". spokesman.com. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
- ^ "Wayne R. Meyer, 59, Rathdrum, Idaho". lmtribune.com. February 12, 2009. Retrieved January 5, 2020.