Chicago Fire Department Capt. David Meyer on Tuesday was remembered as a dedicated and loving husband and father, a relentless prankster, a gifted carpenter, and "truly a role model in every aspect of his life.

Meyer was remembered by friends, family and fellow firefighters as a hard worker whose love was steady and pranks were sure to get a laugh.

Chicago Fire Captain David Meyer was laid to rest Tuesday, six days after he died while battling a garage fire on the city’s West Side.