Roger C. "High Gear" Meyer age 62, left this Earth with family by his side on Monday, October 19, 2015 at his home. He was born on August 5, 1953 in Watertown to Earl and Lorraine (Prussell) Meyer. Roger graduated from Lake Mills High School. He served in the Air National Guard from 1972 until 1978. Roger was married to Kay Kuhl on October 13, 1990 in Lake Mills and the couple was blessed to celebrate their 25th Wedding Anniversary together last week. Roger began working at Topel's Garage in Lake Mills when he was nine years old. He was formerly employed at Nadler Motors in Lake Mills and Stafford Trucking in Waukesha. Prior to his last six years with JLP Transport, Roger worked for Lundra Construction for 18 years. He loved classic cars and knew how to make them fast. "High Gear" raced late model as #63 in Slinger, Columbus, Jefferson, Lake Geneva and Wisconsin Dells, where he won several track championships, from 1972 until 1989. Roger was a gentle, fun-loving soul who loved God, his family, all children and animals. He was known to make every situation fun with his sense of humor and silliness. Survivors include his wife, Kay of Columbus; his daughter, Gina Parrish of Lake Mills; two beloved grandchildren, Owen and Madelynn Parrish; two brothers, Robert (Kay) of Onalaska and John (Lois) of Phoenix, AZ; many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great-great nieces and great-great nephews, other relatives and friends. A memorial service was held at 6:30 P.M., with visitation beginning at 4:30 P.M., on Friday, October 23, 2015 at the COLUMBUS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 222 S. Dickason Blvd, Columbus. Pastor David Byers-Dent officiated. Military honors followed. Inurnment will be in the Elba Methodist Cemetery in the Town of Elba at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Columbus United Methodist Church or Agrace Hospice Care.