Obituaries

Beatrice Ione Meyer, 85, of Chippewa Falls passed away on Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, at Wissota Health and Regional Vent Center in Chippewa Falls.

Beatrice was born November 22, 1934, in Eau Claire to Benjamin and Inga (Froseth) Leer. She graduated in 1952 from Eau Claire Senior High School. She was a typist at U.S. Rubber Company, Eau Claire. After she raised her family, she worked at LIfeNet Health and was a product demonstrator in grocery stores. She was confirmed at First Lutheran Church, Eau Claire. She was a member of the Sons of Norway. Beatrice enjoyed league bowling, baking, bingo, playing cards, embroidery and traveling. She had a sense of humor and a friendly and optimistic manner. Wherever she went, she could strike up conversations with strangers.

She married Roald A. Ager on Oct. 8, 1960, at First Lutheran Church, Eau Claire. He preceded her in death in 1969. Beatrice married Raymond L. Meyer on Nov. 6, 1971, at Central Lutheran Church in Chippewa Falls. He preceded her in death in 2015.

Beatrice is survived by children Linda (Brett Hart) Ager of Jefferson, Kristine (John) Bejin, of Cadott, Steven Meyer of Chippewa Falls, and Sandra Meyer; grandchildren Bjorn, Brita, Maren, Elsa and Roald Ager-Hart and Brigham and Alissa Bejin; brother-in-law Frederik Ager of Arlington, Tx; sisters-in-law Carol Leer of Eau Claire, Mariann Ager of Arlington, Tx, and Clare Demars of Chippewa Falls; and nieces and nephews.

Beatrice was preceded in death by her parents, her son Lauren Ager; her brother John, sister; Muriel Roach; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 12 p.m. at Smith Funeral Chapel. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Inurnment will follow the service at Lakeview Cemetery.