MAYER, Richard Gordon

Wickenburg Sun (Wickenburg, Arizona)
Wednesday, November 20, 2024, p. A-6

Richard Gordon Mayer, 90, of Yarnell died Oct. 30, 2024 at Hospice of 
the Valley in Surprise, Ariz. Richard was born Sept. 12, 1934 to Irving 
Mayer and Hilda Dobson Mayer in Los Angeles, Calif. He moved to Phoenix 
in 1940 and attended Kenilworth Grade School. He graduated from West 
Phoenix High School in 1953. He served in the Navy from Sept. 15, 1952 
to Oct. 26, 1964 as an EN2/Instructor. Richard retired in Oct. 1992 as a 
Civil Engineer after 30 years with Maricopa County. 

He is survived by his wife, Paula Poland Mayer; daughter, Lauren 
Peterson; sons, Eric and Ronald; grandchildren, Alicia Raphael, Sondra 
Peterson, David, Ronald Jr., Jeffrey Mayer and Kelly Ohland; and six 
great-grandchildren.

The family suggests donations be made to Phoenix Children's Foundation 
or Yavapai Humane Society of Prescott, Ariz.

Posted by Pat R on January 13, 2025

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