Wayne R. Meyer Explained

Wayne R. Meyer
State House1:Idaho
District1:District 2 seat B
Term Start1:December 1, 1994
Term End1:December 2002
Predecessor1:Wally Wright
Successor1:Dick Harwood
State House2:Idaho
District2:District 3 seat B
Term Start2:December 1, 2002
Term End2:December 1, 2004
Predecessor2:Kris Ellis
Successor2:Phil Hart
Birth Date:27 May 1949
Birth Place:Colfax, Washington
Party:Republican
Alma Mater:Washington State University
Occupation:Farmer, politician
Spouse:Karleen 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.

Early life

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

Education

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

Career

Meyer was a farmer.

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.[1] 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.[2] On November 3, 1998, as an incumbent, Meyer won the election and continued serving District 2 seat B.[3]

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.[4]

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.[5] [6] [7]

Personal life

In 1970, Meyer married Karleen Penner. They have one child, Jamie Meyer. Meyer and his family live in Rathdrum, Idaho.[7]

In 2005, Meyer was diagnosed with colo-rectal cancer. In 2006, Meyer completed chemotherapy.[6]

On February 10, 2009, Meyer died from colon cancer in Idaho. Meyer was 59 years old.[8] [9]

Notes and References

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