Gerald "Jerry" Meyers

Gerald "Jerry" Meyers Sr. 91 of Walbridge, Ohio passed away 3-22-23 surrounded by family at his side.  Jerry was born 9-10-31 in Toledo, Ohio to Mike and Alma Meyers.  He was a graduate of Woodward High School and was a true "Northender".  Jerry is preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Miriam Meyers, his parents, brothers Richard (Peggy) Meyers, Lawrence “Pud” Meyers and 2 grandchildren.

Jerry AKA “Meatpole” to most everyone on Lake Erie, retired from GM Powertrain, however his passion was fishing.  He was one of the first Lake Erie Charter boat captains on the lake, running the “Water Witch” for over 40 years.  Jerry’s achievement's on Lake Erie included much more than fishing.  Together with a small group of friends, formed the “Lake Erie Wildfoulers”   who successfully lobbied in Columbus to change legislation on banning of commercial gill nets and pollution issues in the lake.  Jerry was a member of Lake Erie Charter Boat Association (LECBA) and was inducted into the Hall of Fame.  He was the first ever to receive a “Lifetime Achievement” award through the LECBA.  Jerry won multiple Lake Erie walleye fishing tournaments and was a six-time winner of the Lake Erie Captains tournament.  Jerry was an avid trap and skeet shooter, winning many contests for his sharp shooting.  He was a hunter, trapper, and all-around outdoor sportsmen.

Jerry is survived by his children: Jerry Meyers Jr., Karen Meyers (Keith), Christina Cortez, Scott (Tina) Meyers, Denise (Charles) Rose and many grand and great grandchildren, as well as his closest cousin Phyllis Maxey.

Jerry’s Legacy will continue through his family and the many people whom he inspired through his teachings, patients, and knowledge, especially on Lake Erie sports fishing.

Fisherman’s Prayer: I pray that I may live to fish until my dying day and when it comes to my last cast, then I most humbly pray when in the Lord’s great landing net, I peacefully sleep, In his mercy I be judged worthy enough to keep.

Jerry’s selflessness continues beyond his death as he has donated his body to science and medical research at UTMCO.  Jerry’s celebration of life will be announced on social media in the weeks to follow.  Contributions in Jerrys memory can be made to any Natural Resource organization.