Donald E. Meyer: 1952 – 2010
Donald E. Meyer, 57, a resident of rural Albion, passed away at 4:00 a. m. on Sunday, April 11, 2010 at the family residence in York Township. He had been in declining health since 2006, and had been seriously ill for the past month.
Mr. Meyer was born on November 1, 1952, and was raised by his grandparents Dale E. and Virginia Meyer. He attended the former York Center School, and graduated from Central Noble High School in 1971.
Employed at the Fort Wayne Foundry in Columbia City, he had worked there as a quality control and maintenance worker. He had also previously been employed at Newnam’s Foundry and Seamco, both in Kendallville.
He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Albion. As a young man he was active in 4-H and the York Township Horse & Pony Club. In his leisure time he enjoyed horses, bowling, golfing, playing the drums, canoeing, and kayaking.
On September 28, 1990 he was married in Avilla to Lori Ann Harris. She survives.
Other surviving relatives include his son David E. Meyer of Albion; his parents Janet and Robert Miller of Albion; his siblings Lee Ann Wicker of Auburn, Lisa Brashear of Albion, Robert (Charlotte) Miller, Jr. of Moriarty, N. M., and Brenda (John) Moyer of Kendallville; an aunt Pat (Duane) Norris of Albion; his in-laws Robert A. and Henrietta Harris of LaOtto; and two grandchildren Dirk E. Meyer and Lillian Jean Meyer.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents; a sister-in-law Lynn Rose Harris; an uncle Dale R. Meyer; and a close friend Pat Biddle
Funeral services will be held at 11 a. m. Wednesday, April 14, 2010, in the Sugar Grove Church of God, 5019 E 500 S-57, Churubusco, with Pastor Timothy Grable, officiating.
The family will receive friends at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco on Tuesday from 2 to 8 p. m., or at the church one hour prior to the service.
Interment will be in the Ege Catholic Cemetery, Noble County.
The family requests that memorials be directed to Women’s Care Center, P. O. Box 12966, Fort Wayne, IN 46866; or Boys & Girls Clubs, 2609 Fairfield Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46807
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April 11th, 2010 at 6:39 pm
Lori,
I’m so sorry to hear about Don. I know he had been struggling for a long time. He is now at peace.
I love you, Honey!! You are always in my prayers.
April 11th, 2010 at 7:08 pm
Don was a special soul, easy to talk to and always willing to listen. He was the best friend Pat could have ever had,and I know that they are catching up in heaven right now.
April 12th, 2010 at 9:12 am
Don was a great man and I am so sorry for the pain he had went through. I wish to send my condolences for your family; Robert Newsome sends his condolences also. He was the best father in law I ever had. He treated me like a daughter and I love him for that. All the kindness he showed me, even after the divorce. He was truly a wonderful, kind man. May he rest in peace and be with God.
April 12th, 2010 at 7:29 pm
Lori, our deepest sympathies to you, your family, as well as Uncle Bob and Aunt Henrietta. You are in our prayers.
April 12th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
Don was a good man. I had the pleasure of knowing Don for about 5 years. I worked with him at Fort Wayne Foundry. He was a good man and a good mentor and coworker. I am really sorry for your loss the world is missing a good man now. He will be looking down on the beautiful grandkids he was always bragging about in the emails we would send to each other. Miss you.
Peace Old Man Rest Well
April 12th, 2010 at 11:48 pm
Lori,
I was so sorry to learn of Dons passing. May GOD be with you at this difficult time.
April 13th, 2010 at 10:48 am
My heart is sadden and filled with joy, for I lost a great friend. But I know don is with are father in heaven. I work with Don at newman foundry for 17 years.
April 14th, 2010 at 9:40 am
Oh Lori, my heart aches for you so!! Please know I am praying for you! I know Don had a long struggle, and while we can be happy for him, knowing he has been released from his pain and celebrate with our Father in heaven, it will be tough down here without him. I love you sweetie, I miss you, and I will be thinking of you every moment!!
April 14th, 2010 at 1:43 pm
Dear Lori & Lilly,
My family and I are so sorry for your loss. I only heard this morning from a neighbor. If there is anything we can do, let us know, even if its just to talk. Our father/grandfather died at the begining of the school year.
God Bless,
Jon, Wendy, Robert, & Wyatt Bridegam