In Memoriam: Duane Wilder, Dorsey Meyer, Sr.

The Association learned recently of the deaths of two individuals who many will know and remember.

Duane Wilder, 62, passed away at his home in Williamsburg, Va., on August 13th.

Duane was a respected businessman who started his career as a young co-owner of Alpena Ford Tractor, before moving to Iowa to launch a career with J.I. Case Corporation.

Duane's work ethic, business sense and friendly nature led to the first of many promotions in his career when he became Retail Operations Manager, North America for J.I. Case in Racine, Wis.

He would continue to rise and lead multiple agricultural and heavy equipment companies to significant growth, including his 11-year term as President of Liebherr Construction Equipment Co.

EMDA recently reported the death of Dorsey Meyer, Sr.

Dorsey joined Towner Meyer Company, an independent wholesaler of farm equipment and related supplies in 1950, and in 1973, became President and General Manager.

In 1981 the company was renamed Meyer West, which Dorsey sold in 2001 and retired.

Meyer West was a member of the Farm Equipment Wholesalers Association (FEWA) from 1956 through 2003, and Dorsey served on the FEWA Board of Directors from 1980 through 1985. He was president of the board in 1984. S