Howard "Buddy" Frederick Meyer

Howard “Buddy” Frederick Meyer, a long-time resident of Austin, TX who served in the Travis County District Attorney’s Office for over 30 years, died unexpectedly at his home on July 2nd, 2021. He was 69 years old.

Buddy was born March 20th, 1952 as the second son of the late Marjorie and Elias F. Meyer Sr. He grew up in Texas City, TX until the family moved to Austin in 1965. Buddy graduated from McCallum High School and moved on to Blinn College while working part time as a ranch hand in Dime Box, TX. He completed undergraduate school at St. Edward’s University where he majored in history and played baseball. From there, Buddy attended Southwest Texas State University for a Master of Public Administration before moving on to the University of Houston for law school. After law school, he worked for the Travis County Attorney’s Office and the Travis County District Attorney’s Office. In the early 1980s, Buddy moved to Baton Rouge, LA, where his son Austin was born, before they moved back to Austin, TX to resume his career in the Travis County DA’s Office. Over the subsequent 30 years, Buddy ascended to be Director of the Trial Bureau and was a part of prosecuting many of Central Texas’ most notorious cases throughout the 1990s, 2000s and early 2010s. After his retirement, Buddy enjoyed his time working on the Longhorn cattle ranch of his brother Hal.

Buddy was a man of few words who loved his family and friends. He enjoyed working on the ranch, baseball, and fishing. He would root for any university to which his son was affiliated. Buddy was an animal lover. He adopted an Australian Shepherd named Ray who was thereafter attached to him like Velcro. In addition, Buddy loved to spend time on and around the water, and for almost 40 years would rarely miss the annual Port Aransas vacation with his extended group of friends.

Buddy was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his son Austin and Austin’s wife Brittany. Buddy is also survived by his two brothers, Hal and his wife Betty, Bob and his wife Susan, and his sister Christine and her husband Kevin. He is survived by six nieces and nephews – Dustin, Stephanie, Bobby, Abigail, Jacob and Chelsea. In addition, Buddy is survived by his great niece Maddie, and great nephews Beckham and Max.

Buddy’s memorial will be held on Saturday July 31st, 2021 at 10 am at Weed-Corley-Fish at 3125 N. Lamar Blvd in Austin. There will be a reception to follow at Saengerrunde Hall, 1607 San Jacinto Blvd.

Instead of flowers, the family welcomes donations to Austin Animal Center or to Feeding Texas.