Katy Mourns the Loss of Herman Meyer, Beloved Owner of Midway Meat Market and BBQ Legacy Builder
The Katy community is grieving the loss of one of its most enduring and beloved figures—Herman Meyer, the owner and hands-on operator behind Midway Meat Market, Midway Deer Processing, and Midway BBQ. Mr. Meyer passed away this week, leaving behind a legacy that spans decades of faith-filled service, old-fashioned work ethic, and deep ties to his hometown.
A visitation and funeral service will be held at Katy Community Fellowship, located at 24102 Kingsland Blvd. Visitation is scheduled for Monday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, and the funeral service will take place Tuesday at 10:00 AM, followed by a community reception at Midway BBQ—the restaurant he built into a Katy landmark.
“It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved, Herman Meyer,” the family posted on Facebook through Midway Meat Market. “He was the truest example of a hardworking, dedicated, and resilient man — someone who never wavered in his faith, his values, and who poured his heart into everything he did.”
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A Katy Original, Rooted in Faith and Service
To know Herman Meyer was to know the heart of Old Katy. He was born and raised in the area, graduating from Katy High School in 1954 in a class of just 16 students. He later earned a degree in industrial management from the University of Texas in 1958, before serving two years of active duty in the U.S. Army at Fort Knox.
His career in the grocery business began humbly in fourth grade, when he worked for $20 a month at a local store owned by Bill Dube. That spark never left him. After returning from military service, he spent four years working at Dube’s Super Market. Then, in 1967, with the help of his father, he opened Midway Meat Market—a business that would grow into a cornerstone of Katy culture.
“He loved his family and friends, and he showed that love through his strength, his generosity, and his unwavering presence in our lives and the entire Katy community,” his family wrote. “To know him, was to love him.”
From Meat Counter to BBQ Destination
Over the years, Mr. Meyer poured his passion for wild game and good food into expanding his businesses. By 1970, Midway Meat Market added a wild game processing service that began with just 125 animals. That number grew into the thousands as Midway Deer Processing became a trusted name among Texas hunters. To this day, the operation ensures that every customer receives their own meat back—no exceptions.
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Visitation & Funeral Information Visitation: Monday, 5:00–7:00 PM Funeral Service: Tuesday, 10:00 AM Reception to Follow |
In the 1990s, sensing the need for quality local barbecue, Mr. Meyer launched what began as a small shack next to the meat market. It would eventually grow into the full-service Midway BBQ, now an 8,500-square-foot destination restaurant and banquet facility.
For Herman, every business was built on hospitality, integrity, and personal service.
A Life Anchored in Faith, Family, and Community
Despite the demands of running multiple businesses, Herman Meyer never strayed from his values. He and his wife Patsy lived on a 180-acre ranch in Katy, where they raised cattle, elk, and deer. He was a devout Christian who never missed a Sunday at church. He also believed deeply in giving back—supporting local efforts like Hunters for the Hungry and always making time for others.
From morning sausage samples at the deer drop-off to warm greetings inside the restaurant, Mr. Meyer never lost sight of the personal touches that built community trust.
The family’s tribute captures that spirit: “Our hearts are broken, but they are also overflowing with gratitude for the years we were blessed to share with you… You were our strength and our safe place… Your example will guide us for the rest of our lives.”
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Carrying the Torch Forward
Meyer Foods remains a family-run operation, with his daughter Trish Cummins managing day-to-day operations across the company’s three pillars: Midway Meat Market, Midway Deer Processing, and Midway BBQ.
Herman’s commitment to quality, faith, and service will live on—not just in the meats and meals shared across Katy dinner tables, but in the stories of those he mentored, the hunters he served, and the neighbors he knew by name.
As the community gathers this week to honor his memory, the doors of Midway BBQ will remain open—serving not just food, but the legacy of a man who believed deeply in faith, family, and feeding others well.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
