Billy Wayne Meyer, 60, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away at home on April 4, 2026, surrounded by family. Burial will be at Czech National Cemetery at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Billy was born February 11, 1966, in Iowa City, Iowa, son of Richard and Daisy (Day) Tavernie. Billy graduated from Tipton High School in 1984 and was united in marriage to Patty Meyer on August 15, 1992.

Billy enjoyed fishing, hunting, shooting, going on vacation, and being outdoors.

Billy is survived by his wife, Patty Meyer; children, Troy Meyer, Bobbi Gogel, Sheila Meyer, Roy Meyer, and Dakota Meyer; grandchildren, Gabby Meyer, Carson Gogel, Carter Gogel, Jayden Gogel, Adrianna Gogel, Amelia Gogel, Jaida Gogel, Tatum Gogel, Tinsley Gogel, Makenzie Bowen, Tim Bowen, and Ava Meyer; and siblings, Tina Pledge and Richard Tavernie.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Daisy Tavernie; and brother, Bobbie Tavernie.