В городе Пратт скончался 74-летний комиссар и бывший директор аптеки Дуг Мейер

PRATT, Kan. (KWCH) - A city leader and retired pharmacy director in Pratt died Saturday at the age of 74. On its Facebook page, the City of Pratt posted a message honoring Doug Meyer and shared a link to his obituary. Meyer, a Pratt City Commissioner, served the city for the past 11 years, including two years as mayor. “During his time in office, he helped lead, support, and see through numerous projects that have helped shape our community. More importantly, Doug served with a genuine commitment to the people of Pratt,” the city said. “He was a steadfast supporter of our city staff, law enforcement, and citizens, always willing to listen, lend his support, and work toward what he believed was best for our community. His years of service, dedication, and friendship have left a lasting mark on the City of Pratt, and he will be deeply missed.” Meyer’s obituary expands on his deep connections with his community, going back several decades. Meyer graduated from Pratt High School in 1969 and spent the last 19 years of his career in the medical field as the Director of Pharmacy at Pratt Regional Medical Center. Meyer was an active leader with his church and in a myriad of community organizations in Pratt. In his community leadership, his obituary noted that he “was instrumental in the procurement of the Pratt Solar Farm and was a consultant for the new Prett City Pool.” Meyer’s obituary mentions his hobbies and the time he cherished with his family and his dog. The retired healthcare professional and city leader is remembered as “a mentor to many people throughout the (Pratt) community.” Meyer’s survivors include his wife and two daughters. His funeral is set for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Pratt’s New Beginnings Global Methodist Church, followed by his burial at Greenlawn Cemetery in Pratt.