Laredo Times 9/16/2005
Samuel Alexander Meyer, descendant of a prominent local family, succumbed on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2005. Born on Nov. 19, 1917, he was the son of the late Samuel Meyer of Rochester, N.Y., and Mayme Alexander Meyer of Laredo.
Samuel became enamored of Laredo at a very early age, during which he spent every summer of his youth at the Alexander family home on Victoria Street. It was during these early years that Samuel decided to make Laredo his future home. As a young man, Samuel attended and graduated from the University of Rochester, New York, in 1940, then attended the University of Texas graduate school in 1941 to earn his master’s degree in Spanish and Latin American civilization. He joined the Navy in 1942 and served as an Ensign in the South Pacific till 1946. After the war he returned to the University of Texas to complete his thesis. In 1947 Samuel continued his educational pursuits as one of the first faculty members of Laredo Junior College, where he taught Latin American history and economics.
He maintained a presence at Laredo Junior College by serving as Chairman of the Board of Trustees from 1974 to 1982. In 1952 he married Olga Rosenbaum, and had three children, Frances Carolyn, Miriam Alexis, and Alexander S. Meyer. From 1953 to 1955, Samuel worked with his brother-in-law, John Snyder, as a co-owner of Laredo’s sole Studebaker dealership.
It was a short time later in 1956 when Samuel assumed responsibility for one of Laredo’s first men’s stores, I. Alexander. The store was established by Samuel’s uncles Ike and Louis Alexander in 1896 and remained open until 1988. Ike Alexander was one of the founders of the International Order of Red Men, who were instrumental in organizing the first Washington’s Birthday Celebration in 1898. Frances Alexander was a charter member of the Society of Martha Washington. Samuel continued the traditions of his family by serving as President of the W.B.C.A. in 1963, then portraying George Washington in 1968. He was later honored as a lifetime member of the Caballeros of the Rio Grande. Throughout his life, Samuel was involved in numerous social, charitable, and business endeavors.
His pursuits included his service as Chairman of the Laredo Public Library for 20 years, member of the Child Welfare Board under the late Dr. M.E. Malakoff, Socratic Club, President of the Civic Music Association, Director of Laredo Philharmonic, President of the board of the Boys Club, Astronomy Club, Somosiete hunting lodge, French Club, Director on the board of the Laredo National Bank for 36 years, Past President, and member of the Noon Lions Club for 49 years, Caballeros De La Republica, Stardusters, member and past President of Temple Bnai Israel. Sam, as he was affectionately called by his friends, is best remembered as an epitome of culture and a true gentleman. His vast range of knowledge and interest in geography, history, languages, photography, astronomy, meteorology, travel, literature, music, art and gardening astounded all who knew him. He and his wife Olga were fortunate enough to have enjoyed years of traveling abroad, visiting over 100 countries. It was during these travels that many lifelong friendships were made.
He was always pleased to share his amazing travel photographs and anecdotes with civic groups, schools, and friends.
Most importantly, Samuel was a loving and devoted husband, a doting Father, and loyal friend. He embodied the best of human qualities: kindness, empathy, generosity, thoughtfulness, sincerity, and modesty. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his devoted and beloved wife of 53 years, Olga Rosenbaum Meyer; his children dear to his heart; He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren; . Other survivors include his first cousins, Mrs. Max (Roslyn) Mandel, Mrs. Josephine (Joe) Brand, Dr. and Mrs. Emanuel Goetchel of Basil, Switzerland, Mrs. J.O. (Ruth) Goetchel, of Basil Switzerland, and Mrs. Martine Emery of Paris, France. Visitation will be Friday, Sept. 16, 2005, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a chapel service commencing at 1 p.m. at Joe Jackson Heights Funeral Chapels, 719 Loring at Cortez. Rabbi Sam Stahl of San Antonio will be officiating. Interment will follow at the family plot in the Jewish Rest at the Laredo City Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Benjamin Alexander, Gerry G. Salinas, Gerry G. Salinas, Jr., Alexander S. Meyer, Oscar Rodriguez, Jr. and Robert Snyder. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Mr. Robert Ji, Mr. Oscar Rodriguez, Sr., Dr. S.K. Lawson, Mr. Edward Torchin, Mr. Irving Greenblum, Mr. J. F. Mc Gauhey and Mr. Gary Jacobs. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Laredo Public Library, Girls and Boys Club, or the Ruth B. Cowl Rehabilitation Center.
Samuel Alexander Meyer, descendant of a prominent local family, succumbed on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2005. Born on Nov. 19, 1917, he was the son of the late Samuel Meyer of Rochester, N.Y., and Mayme Alexander Meyer of Laredo.
Samuel became enamored of Laredo at a very early age, during which he spent every summer of his youth at the Alexander family home on Victoria Street. It was during these early years that Samuel decided to make Laredo his future home. As a young man, Samuel attended and graduated from the University of Rochester, New York, in 1940, then attended the University of Texas graduate school in 1941 to earn his master’s degree in Spanish and Latin American civilization. He joined the Navy in 1942 and served as an Ensign in the South Pacific till 1946. After the war he returned to the University of Texas to complete his thesis. In 1947 Samuel continued his educational pursuits as one of the first faculty members of Laredo Junior College, where he taught Latin American history and economics.
He maintained a presence at Laredo Junior College by serving as Chairman of the Board of Trustees from 1974 to 1982. In 1952 he married Olga Rosenbaum, and had three children, Frances Carolyn, Miriam Alexis, and Alexander S. Meyer. From 1953 to 1955, Samuel worked with his brother-in-law, John Snyder, as a co-owner of Laredo’s sole Studebaker dealership.
It was a short time later in 1956 when Samuel assumed responsibility for one of Laredo’s first men’s stores, I. Alexander. The store was established by Samuel’s uncles Ike and Louis Alexander in 1896 and remained open until 1988. Ike Alexander was one of the founders of the International Order of Red Men, who were instrumental in organizing the first Washington’s Birthday Celebration in 1898. Frances Alexander was a charter member of the Society of Martha Washington. Samuel continued the traditions of his family by serving as President of the W.B.C.A. in 1963, then portraying George Washington in 1968. He was later honored as a lifetime member of the Caballeros of the Rio Grande. Throughout his life, Samuel was involved in numerous social, charitable, and business endeavors.
His pursuits included his service as Chairman of the Laredo Public Library for 20 years, member of the Child Welfare Board under the late Dr. M.E. Malakoff, Socratic Club, President of the Civic Music Association, Director of Laredo Philharmonic, President of the board of the Boys Club, Astronomy Club, Somosiete hunting lodge, French Club, Director on the board of the Laredo National Bank for 36 years, Past President, and member of the Noon Lions Club for 49 years, Caballeros De La Republica, Stardusters, member and past President of Temple Bnai Israel. Sam, as he was affectionately called by his friends, is best remembered as an epitome of culture and a true gentleman. His vast range of knowledge and interest in geography, history, languages, photography, astronomy, meteorology, travel, literature, music, art and gardening astounded all who knew him. He and his wife Olga were fortunate enough to have enjoyed years of traveling abroad, visiting over 100 countries. It was during these travels that many lifelong friendships were made.
He was always pleased to share his amazing travel photographs and anecdotes with civic groups, schools, and friends.
Most importantly, Samuel was a loving and devoted husband, a doting Father, and loyal friend. He embodied the best of human qualities: kindness, empathy, generosity, thoughtfulness, sincerity, and modesty. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his devoted and beloved wife of 53 years, Olga Rosenbaum Meyer; his children dear to his heart; He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren; . Other survivors include his first cousins, Mrs. Max (Roslyn) Mandel, Mrs. Josephine (Joe) Brand, Dr. and Mrs. Emanuel Goetchel of Basil, Switzerland, Mrs. J.O. (Ruth) Goetchel, of Basil Switzerland, and Mrs. Martine Emery of Paris, France. Visitation will be Friday, Sept. 16, 2005, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a chapel service commencing at 1 p.m. at Joe Jackson Heights Funeral Chapels, 719 Loring at Cortez. Rabbi Sam Stahl of San Antonio will be officiating. Interment will follow at the family plot in the Jewish Rest at the Laredo City Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Benjamin Alexander, Gerry G. Salinas, Gerry G. Salinas, Jr., Alexander S. Meyer, Oscar Rodriguez, Jr. and Robert Snyder. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Mr. Robert Ji, Mr. Oscar Rodriguez, Sr., Dr. S.K. Lawson, Mr. Edward Torchin, Mr. Irving Greenblum, Mr. J. F. Mc Gauhey and Mr. Gary Jacobs. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Laredo Public Library, Girls and Boys Club, or the Ruth B. Cowl Rehabilitation Center.
Laredo Times 9/16/2005
Samuel Alexander Meyer, descendant of a prominent local family, succumbed on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2005. Born on Nov. 19, 1917, he was the son of the late Samuel Meyer of Rochester, N.Y., and Mayme Alexander Meyer of Laredo.
Samuel became enamored of Laredo at a very early age, during which he spent every summer of his youth at the Alexander family home on Victoria Street. It was during these early years that Samuel decided to make Laredo his future home. As a young man, Samuel attended and graduated from the University of Rochester, New York, in 1940, then attended the University of Texas graduate school in 1941 to earn his master’s degree in Spanish and Latin American civilization. He joined the Navy in 1942 and served as an Ensign in the South Pacific till 1946. After the war he returned to the University of Texas to complete his thesis. In 1947 Samuel continued his educational pursuits as one of the first faculty members of Laredo Junior College, where he taught Latin American history and economics.
He maintained a presence at Laredo Junior College by serving as Chairman of the Board of Trustees from 1974 to 1982. In 1952 he married Olga Rosenbaum, and had three children, Frances Carolyn, Miriam Alexis, and Alexander S. Meyer. From 1953 to 1955, Samuel worked with his brother-in-law, John Snyder, as a co-owner of Laredo’s sole Studebaker dealership.
It was a short time later in 1956 when Samuel assumed responsibility for one of Laredo’s first men’s stores, I. Alexander. The store was established by Samuel’s uncles Ike and Louis Alexander in 1896 and remained open until 1988. Ike Alexander was one of the founders of the International Order of Red Men, who were instrumental in organizing the first Washington’s Birthday Celebration in 1898. Frances Alexander was a charter member of the Society of Martha Washington. Samuel continued the traditions of his family by serving as President of the W.B.C.A. in 1963, then portraying George Washington in 1968. He was later honored as a lifetime member of the Caballeros of the Rio Grande. Throughout his life, Samuel was involved in numerous social, charitable, and business endeavors.
His pursuits included his service as Chairman of the Laredo Public Library for 20 years, member of the Child Welfare Board under the late Dr. M.E. Malakoff, Socratic Club, President of the Civic Music Association, Director of Laredo Philharmonic, President of the board of the Boys Club, Astronomy Club, Somosiete hunting lodge, French Club, Director on the board of the Laredo National Bank for 36 years, Past President, and member of the Noon Lions Club for 49 years, Caballeros De La Republica, Stardusters, member and past President of Temple Bnai Israel. Sam, as he was affectionately called by his friends, is best remembered as an epitome of culture and a true gentleman. His vast range of knowledge and interest in geography, history, languages, photography, astronomy, meteorology, travel, literature, music, art and gardening astounded all who knew him. He and his wife Olga were fortunate enough to have enjoyed years of traveling abroad, visiting over 100 countries. It was during these travels that many lifelong friendships were made.
He was always pleased to share his amazing travel photographs and anecdotes with civic groups, schools, and friends.
Most importantly, Samuel was a loving and devoted husband, a doting Father, and loyal friend. He embodied the best of human qualities: kindness, empathy, generosity, thoughtfulness, sincerity, and modesty. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his devoted and beloved wife of 53 years, Olga Rosenbaum Meyer; his children dear to his heart; He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren; . Other survivors include his first cousins, Mrs. Max (Roslyn) Mandel, Mrs. Josephine (Joe) Brand, Dr. and Mrs. Emanuel Goetchel of Basil, Switzerland, Mrs. J.O. (Ruth) Goetchel, of Basil Switzerland, and Mrs. Martine Emery of Paris, France. Visitation will be Friday, Sept. 16, 2005, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a chapel service commencing at 1 p.m. at Joe Jackson Heights Funeral Chapels, 719 Loring at Cortez. Rabbi Sam Stahl of San Antonio will be officiating. Interment will follow at the family plot in the Jewish Rest at the Laredo City Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Benjamin Alexander, Gerry G. Salinas, Gerry G. Salinas, Jr., Alexander S. Meyer, Oscar Rodriguez, Jr. and Robert Snyder. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Mr. Robert Ji, Mr. Oscar Rodriguez, Sr., Dr. S.K. Lawson, Mr. Edward Torchin, Mr. Irving Greenblum, Mr. J. F. Mc Gauhey and Mr. Gary Jacobs. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Laredo Public Library, Girls and Boys Club, or the Ruth B. Cowl Rehabilitation Center.
Samuel Alexander Meyer, descendant of a prominent local family, succumbed on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2005. Born on Nov. 19, 1917, he was the son of the late Samuel Meyer of Rochester, N.Y., and Mayme Alexander Meyer of Laredo.
Samuel became enamored of Laredo at a very early age, during which he spent every summer of his youth at the Alexander family home on Victoria Street. It was during these early years that Samuel decided to make Laredo his future home. As a young man, Samuel attended and graduated from the University of Rochester, New York, in 1940, then attended the University of Texas graduate school in 1941 to earn his master’s degree in Spanish and Latin American civilization. He joined the Navy in 1942 and served as an Ensign in the South Pacific till 1946. After the war he returned to the University of Texas to complete his thesis. In 1947 Samuel continued his educational pursuits as one of the first faculty members of Laredo Junior College, where he taught Latin American history and economics.
He maintained a presence at Laredo Junior College by serving as Chairman of the Board of Trustees from 1974 to 1982. In 1952 he married Olga Rosenbaum, and had three children, Frances Carolyn, Miriam Alexis, and Alexander S. Meyer. From 1953 to 1955, Samuel worked with his brother-in-law, John Snyder, as a co-owner of Laredo’s sole Studebaker dealership.
It was a short time later in 1956 when Samuel assumed responsibility for one of Laredo’s first men’s stores, I. Alexander. The store was established by Samuel’s uncles Ike and Louis Alexander in 1896 and remained open until 1988. Ike Alexander was one of the founders of the International Order of Red Men, who were instrumental in organizing the first Washington’s Birthday Celebration in 1898. Frances Alexander was a charter member of the Society of Martha Washington. Samuel continued the traditions of his family by serving as President of the W.B.C.A. in 1963, then portraying George Washington in 1968. He was later honored as a lifetime member of the Caballeros of the Rio Grande. Throughout his life, Samuel was involved in numerous social, charitable, and business endeavors.
His pursuits included his service as Chairman of the Laredo Public Library for 20 years, member of the Child Welfare Board under the late Dr. M.E. Malakoff, Socratic Club, President of the Civic Music Association, Director of Laredo Philharmonic, President of the board of the Boys Club, Astronomy Club, Somosiete hunting lodge, French Club, Director on the board of the Laredo National Bank for 36 years, Past President, and member of the Noon Lions Club for 49 years, Caballeros De La Republica, Stardusters, member and past President of Temple Bnai Israel. Sam, as he was affectionately called by his friends, is best remembered as an epitome of culture and a true gentleman. His vast range of knowledge and interest in geography, history, languages, photography, astronomy, meteorology, travel, literature, music, art and gardening astounded all who knew him. He and his wife Olga were fortunate enough to have enjoyed years of traveling abroad, visiting over 100 countries. It was during these travels that many lifelong friendships were made.
He was always pleased to share his amazing travel photographs and anecdotes with civic groups, schools, and friends.
Most importantly, Samuel was a loving and devoted husband, a doting Father, and loyal friend. He embodied the best of human qualities: kindness, empathy, generosity, thoughtfulness, sincerity, and modesty. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his devoted and beloved wife of 53 years, Olga Rosenbaum Meyer; his children dear to his heart; He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren; . Other survivors include his first cousins, Mrs. Max (Roslyn) Mandel, Mrs. Josephine (Joe) Brand, Dr. and Mrs. Emanuel Goetchel of Basil, Switzerland, Mrs. J.O. (Ruth) Goetchel, of Basil Switzerland, and Mrs. Martine Emery of Paris, France. Visitation will be Friday, Sept. 16, 2005, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a chapel service commencing at 1 p.m. at Joe Jackson Heights Funeral Chapels, 719 Loring at Cortez. Rabbi Sam Stahl of San Antonio will be officiating. Interment will follow at the family plot in the Jewish Rest at the Laredo City Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Benjamin Alexander, Gerry G. Salinas, Gerry G. Salinas, Jr., Alexander S. Meyer, Oscar Rodriguez, Jr. and Robert Snyder. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Mr. Robert Ji, Mr. Oscar Rodriguez, Sr., Dr. S.K. Lawson, Mr. Edward Torchin, Mr. Irving Greenblum, Mr. J. F. Mc Gauhey and Mr. Gary Jacobs. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Laredo Public Library, Girls and Boys Club, or the Ruth B. Cowl Rehabilitation Center.
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