July 11, 2013

I took a statistics class with Dr. Meier one summer.  As a math phobic I bombed the mid-term exam, but Dr. Meier took me aside and said that I understood the problems but had let my anxiety get in the way.  He allowed me to retake the exam at home, and I earned an A for the course and was able to skip the final.  More important than statistics, though, was what he taught me about being a compassionate teacher.  In my 21 years of teaching, I always think fondly of Dr. Meier when I give a student a second chance.
Kathleen Flynn

Kristen,

I will hold you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. You are a living testimony to your father’s goodness. How blessed you have been to have a father such as he! Please extend my sincerest sympathy to the rest of your family.

Maureen

I am so sorry for your loss.  My deepest sympathy in this time of sorrow.

Sincerely,
Eva Rorer
(FDA)

To the Meier Family:

Ron and Gerry Benson, who knew Joe and Anita from working at Millersville, enjoying their gracious hospitality and fun many times socially, send their condolences.  We also enjoyed beautiful Christmas Eve Masses at Newman with the music you provided.  They were wonderful times and we miss both the times and your parents.

Ronald and Geraldine Benson

To all in the Meier Family –

My sympathy to everyone. 

Clarence and I always enjoyed getting together with with Joe and Anita. There was never any lack of conversation.

Betty Randolph

Dear Kristen:  You probably do not remember me!  I worked with you at Gordinier Dining Hall in the Summer of 1978!  Just to let you know,  you, and your family are in our thoughts and prayers, during these hard times!  Hope all is well with you,  and you have had a successful life!!  Take care!! Tony.

Dear Ones,
I am so sorry for your loss.  How blessed you are to have had such a wonderful Father.  In many ways he modeled our Lord, as good fathers do.  I cannot think of your Dad without remembering your dear Mother too–they were a matched set.  The loss of people we love leaves an emptiness that is difficult to fill.  Be gentle with yourselves during this sad time.  Surround yourselves with family and friends to remember the joys and chase away the tears.  How very proud your parents were of all of you.  Your faithfulness during their time of need shows your true character. 
Fondly,
Shelley Vaughn

I have very fond memories of Joe. We shared an office in Delaware House my first year at Millersville. Although Joe’s degree was in Applied Mathematics, he really had a passion for Statistics and I think I can safely say that he was the driving force behind the popularity of the Statistics program here at Millersville. I have tried to carry on that legacy since his retirement. He will always be remembered as one of the best if not the best teacher we’ve had in the Mathematics department. Professors always groaned when they were coming up on their 5 year review at the same time as Joe because his student evaluations were always the "curve breaker" for department and school averages. I’ll never forget the piece of advice that he gave me as a new faculty member. He said "Lew, you have to treat these kids like you were their father. Lay out that elementary statistics course like it is cheese and crackers for them." I have always tried stick with that advice and it has served me well. Joe will be sorely missed.

Lew Shoemaker
Department of Mathematics, Millersville University

I was so sad to hear about the death of your father.  I have so many great memories of him while he was at Millersville.  He was a big help to me many times and wrote a wonderful recommendation for me when I won the Presidential Award in 1984.  He really was one of the very best that Millersville ever had and he touched many lives.  You had a wonderful mother and father.  I am sorry that I will not be able to attend the funeral.  I would have liked to have seen each of you once again and hear what you are doing.  It was a joy to have each of you in class as math students over the years and I have many good memories of those times.  I retired from Penn Manor in 2002 and from Millersville in 2004.  The years fly by so quickly.  I hope that each of you are doing well despite the sadness that you are now experiencing.  Please accept my sincere sympathy.

Barry Kauffman, 180 W. Charlotte St., Millersville, PA 17551

Dear Kristen and Gery, Lisa:

Please accept our sincere sympathy in this hard moment.

Marina and Vladimir Kondratovich

Dear Kristen and family,

My deepest sympathy. Please be assured of my prayers during this time of tremendous loss. May God give you/family the strength/courage and may happy memories of your Father lighten your sorrow as Time heals.

Most sincerely,
Therese
(Datiles)

our sincere condolences to you on the loss of your dear father. He was one of a kind and a dear friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Horst & Judy Hansalik

To the entire Meier family:

Our thoughts, prayers and sincere condolences go out to all of you during this difficult time.  All of us have very fond memories of growing up in Manor View and how gracious and generous your family always was in opening up your home to us. 

Take good care.
Robert, Lisa (Mickle), Greg and Ryan Stoner

Dear Kristen and Gerry — So sorry to hear about your loss. Reading about him was very inspirational and he has accomplished much! Wish you comfort and peace.
Indira Konduri

Andrea and family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you take comfort in the the thought of our Heavenly Father embracing your Dad and welcoming him home.

Love and Hugs,
Mary and Ron Potter

To Kristen, My condolences to your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

Lisa Williams

Kristen and Gerry,
My sincerest sympathy on the loss of one so dear.  Please know that the love you shared is forever in your heart so he is always with you.
My condolences
Jeannie Anson
(FDA/SCB)

A long and successful life to be proud of!

Emily and Lee Kramm

I am so sorry to hear of your father’s passing, but it sounds like he is in a better place, happily reunited with your mother.  I have such fond memories of my times with him, both in class and at your house.  He was a good man and has touched many lives.  May your memories bring you peace at this sad time!

Diane (Kreiger) Tipping
Millersville ’84

I wish you comfort and peace in this time of loss.  My sincerest sympathies to you and your family.

Michelle Tarver
(FDA)

To Kathy, Lisa, Kristen, Andrea, and Joseph,
Your father had such a profound influence on so many lives – not only his passion and integrity, but his intellect and caring were a gift to his students.  Beyond a doubt, he is the single person who most helped me to persevere and have a successful career.  His kindness, encouragement, and delightful personality will never be forgotten.  I am so grateful to have known him and to have learned from him.  My sincere condolences to all of you.  Susan Vitale (Millersville 1979)

Kristen and Gerry,
We are very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. From the writings he sounds like he was an inspiration to all.  Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Terrie Reed and Chuck McCullough (FDA)

Dear Kristen and Gerry
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family…

Dancia Marinac-Dabic

Andie,
So sorry to hear about your father.  My thoughts and prayers and with you and your family.
Jane Ann

Kristen and Gerry, I am very sorry for your loss. I am sure the Joe and Anita Meier Mathematics Scholarship will continue Dr Meier’s wonderful legacy.

I wish your family peace during this period.  I am fortunate to benefit from one aspect of Dr. Meier’s legacy that lives through his daughter — gifts of scientific/technical wisdom  and caring spirit.
 
Hui-Lee Wong
(FDA)

Dear Kristen and Gerry,

I am so sorry to hear about the death of your father.  His accomplishments are such an inspiration.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Nancy Pignone

Andrea and family,

My sincerest condolences are with you and your family at this time.

Francis "Frank" Anderson
U.S. Census Bureau

Our prayers are with you at this time.

/paul & johann ross