Elaine (Tosch) Meyer

Elaine Louise (Tosch) Meyer, age 77, passed away peacefully at home on February 17, 2026. She was born in Mankato on January 11, 1949 to Agnes (Bunny) Engelhardt Tosch and Clarence Benjamin Tosch.
Elaine was proud to be known as a North Mankato kid, ice skating at Wheeler Park, playing at Mud Lake and exploring the bluffs.
She became a Scarlet for life having graduated in 1967 from Mankato High School and heading up class reunions every five years.
On August 15, 1970 she married Philip Meyer. Elaine graduated from Mankato State College with degrees in Secretarial Science, Social Work and Early Childhood Special Education upon which she built her career.
Elaine spent 25 years teaching at Open Arms and River Bend Education Special Education District. She retired as owner/manager and engraver at U.S. Engravers.
Elaine and Phil loved to travel to many countries around the world and states within the US. One of their favorite things to do were to go to music concerts of local and very famous artists.
Lots of different activities kept Elaine busy such as gardening, stained glass work, jig saw puzzles, volleyball, tennis and going to the beaches. Although she was allergic to cats, she loved watching the five feral cats we feed playing around in the yard and then spending their nights in their five heated houses in the heated garage! Oh what we won’t do for the animals.
Many thanks to the St. Croix Hospice team lead by Penny Pearson and Shelly Stephanie.
Elaine wanted to say that her best caretaker was her husband, Phil and she thanks him wholeheartedly.
Most importantly she enjoyed spending time with her family and attending as many of their activities as she could.
Her most rewarding life event was the adoption of their son, Paul who continues to be the highlight of her life.
Elaine’s funeral and celebration of life will be Saturday, February 28th 2026 at Hosanna Lutheran church in Mankato. Visitation will be from 9:30 till 11am and service from 11 till noon. A light lunch will be served immediately after at the church.