Rev. Dr. Richard J. Meier

The Rev. Dr. Richard J. Meier was introduced to the numismatic hobby as a child by his grandfather, who gifted him with a shiny 1899 Morgan silver dollar. Over the years he has pieced together an impressive collection of type coins, United States Mint products, and coins from around the world.

Rev. Meier has spent much of his life in the "Land of Lincoln," Illinois, but he has also served the Church in many parts of the country, as well as internationally, during his 40 year career: San Jose, CA; St. Paul, MN; Bariloche, Argentina, as a missionary; Hialeah, FL; and, currently Rockford, IL, where he is a Pastor of Alpine Lutheran Church. During his career he has been called upon to volunteer on a variety of community-related boards and committees in leadership positions. He earned his B.A. from Augustana College, the Master of Divinity from the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago, and the Doctor of Ministry from Luther Seminary in St. Paul. Fluent in Spanish, he especially enjoys multicultural gatherings where bridges are built between people of different backgrounds.

Dr. Meier and his wife have four grown children (including triplets) and three grandchildren.