Nation Meyer

March 21, 1922 - November 12, 2020

    Nation Meyer, age 98, a life-long resident of Hutchinson, died at home surrounded by family on November 12, 2020. He was born March 21, 1922, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Edward William Meyer and Eula Nation Meyer.   He was a 1939 graduate of Hutchinson High School, attended the University of Kansas until late 1942, and was a member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. At that time, he joined the United States Navy as a Naval Aviator and served until January 1946, when he returned to Hutchinson.

    In 1946, he began his career at The First National Bank of Hutchinson. In 1960, he was named President of the bank.  He retired in 2016, as Senior Chairman after 70 years of service to the bank.  During those years, he was associated with numerous civic and commercial enterprises.  Among them, he was a founder of Data Center Inc. He also served as a Founding Director of the following organizations: The Hutchinson Town Club, Prairie Dunes Country Club, The Hutchinson Art Center, The Delos V. Smith Senior Citizens Foundation, Fox Théâtre and the Reno County Historical Society.   He served as President of the Hutchinson Chamber of Commerce in 1954.   Nation was also instrumental in the merger of the two local hospitals to form Hutchinson Regional Hospital.  For his entire life he has been an advocate for the Hutchinson community, especially the downtown area. 

    In 1965, he married Tucker Landeene.  She survives, and he is also survived by four children, Edward Nation Meyer, Diane Meyer Longenecker (Kent), Laura Meyer Dick (Michael), and John L. Meyer (Lisa), and grandchildren, Nation Whitney Meyer, Graham Longenecker, Kristin Glascock (John Paul), Karen Longenecker, Kaitlyn, Jennifer and Lindsey Maschler, Jayden and Kendall Meyer. and one great-grandson, Liam Glascock.

    He was a member of Grace Episcopal Church and a Private Memorial Service will take place.

    In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Grace Episcopal Church or The Hutchinson Community Foundation, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS  67501.

Nation's Rules

1. Take the time.

2. Everything in moderation.

3. Nothing good happens after midnight.

4. You can't tell someone to get on the train when they think they are already on it.

5. I don't drink before 5 or talk business after 5.

6. The problems of this world can't be solved by the level of thinking that created them.

7. It never hurts to ask the question "Why?".

8. It's always good to be home.

9. If you want to stay on the bike, you have to keep pedaling.

10. Individual responsibility