Kay Lorraine Meyer, age 69 of Rochester, passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side on April 25, 2017 following a short battle with Pancreatic Cancer.

Kay Lorraine Ling was born on April 21, 1948 in Worthington, MN to Arnold and Viola Ling. She attended grade and high school at Round Lake, MN. She then attended Jackson Vocational/Technical School (currently Southwestern Technical College) where she received her Clerical/Secretarial Certificate. On December 12, 1970, she married Dale H. Meyer in Worthington, MN. The couple started their lives together in Fairmont, MN before making Rochester their home. Along with being a caring homemaker, Kay worked for MetLife Insurance, Minnesota/Wisconsin Baptist Convention, and the Minnesota Bible College (Crossroad College). Together, the couple raised four children. Kay had a strong Christian faith and was a quiet, faithful servant. She loved singing on the Worship Team, Sweet Adeline's Singing Group, crocheting, gardening, and being an avid MN Twins fan. She spent numerous hours volunteering at various places including Hope Summit Christian Church, and the Ronald McDonald House of Rochester. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Kay is survived by her husband of over 46 years, Dale of Rochester; her children, Barb (Skylar) Ackland of Rochester, Larry (Lisa) Meyer of Eureka, MO, Jennie (Tony) Goble of Rochester, Amy (Matt) Higgins of Powhatan, VA; siblings, Gary Ling, Lonnie Williams, Dan Ling, Peggy Cain, Daryl Ling; grandchildren, Jordan, John, Kahler, Ashton, Quinn, Lily, Will, Kaida, and Anabelle. She is preceded in death by her parents.

The Memorial Service for Kay will be held on Saturday, April 29 at 11:00am at Hope Summit Christian Church with Pastor Jeff Matteson officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday evening, April 28 from 5:00-8:00pm in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home. Burial of Kay's ashes will be in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, MN at a later date.