Harlow L. Meyer, age 93, Dubuque IA, completed his earthly journey on November 21, 2025, at Hawkeye Care Center.   To honor Harlow’s life, a private family graveside service will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Harlow’s family.

Harlow was born on December 6, 1931, in Dubuque, IA,  son to Leonard and Verda (Miehe) Meyer.   Harlow met the love of his life, Pauline Bechen and were united in marriage on February 18, 1952, at Sacred Heart Church.  They were able to celebrate their 70^th Anniversary before Paulines death on May 28, 2022.    Harlow served in the U.S. Army  as a cook at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri from November 1952 to November 1954. When returning to Dubuque Harlow returned to working at the Dubuque Packing company and later FDL.

Harlow loved being out in the woods hunting or fishing.

Those left to cherish the memory of Harlow include,
his two daughters,
Victoria (James) Oldham, Peosta, IA,
and Rhonda (Steve) Curler, Walford, IA;

his  grandchildren,
Heather Oldham, Greenville, WI,
Chad (Amy) Oldham, Peosta, IA,
Matthew (Courtney) Curler, Cedar Rapids, IA,
and Abby (Brett) Foreman, Lawrence, KS;

his great-grandchildren,
Camber (Jon) Kastantin, Leo  Lefevre, Olive Lefevre, Crew Curler and Baby Girl Foreman (due In December);

his great-great-grandchild,
Baby boy Kastantin (due in April 2026);

his siblings,
Darlene (Loras) Flynn, Davenport, IA,
David Meyer, Asbury, IA,
and Gerry (Walt) Hutchinson, Davenport, IA;

his sister-in-law,
Zita Elgin, Dubuque, IA;

Harlow was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Pauline Meyer; his grandson, Nicholas Curler; parents; his siblings, Janann(Joe) McPoland, Donna (Wayne)Moore, Merlin Meyer and Shirley(Bob) Kennedy; and his brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard Bechen, Bob Bechen, Olin Bechen, Frannie Bechen and Ruth Becker.

Harlow’s family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Hawkeye Care Center, Hospice of Dubuque and Eagle Pointe Place for all of their compassionate care.

Online condolences may be shared with Harlow’s family at www.tristatecremationcenter.com