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James Joseph Meyer Sr.

1925 - 2018

James Joseph Meyer Sr. obituary, 1925-2018, Fort Wayne, IN

BORN

1925

DIED

2018

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Klaehn, Fahl, Melton Funeral Home

6424 Winchester Road

Fort Wayne, Indiana

James Meyer Obituary

James Joseph Meyer Sr., 93, Fort Wayne, passed away Friday, Aug. 10, 2018. He was born in Fort Wayne Feb. 7, 1925, to the late Lawrence and Esther (Pennington) Meyer.
He attended Central Catholic High School. In 1943, he enlisted in the armed services as a member of the Coast Guard. During his enlistment, he made 44 trips across the Atlantic Ocean.
He was active at Sacred Heart Catholic Church for many years and, later in life, at St. Henry's Catholic Church.
He retired after 37 years from the Kroger Company as a diesel truck mechanic. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and woodworking.
Among survivors are his wife of 69 years, Barbara (Gase); sons, James Meyer Jr. and Robert Meyer; three grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded by in death by his sister, Betty Brinkman.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Henry's Catholic Church, 2929 E. Paulding Road, with visitation one hour prior.
Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday, with a Rosary service at 3:30 p.m. at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, 6424 Winchester Road. Burial will be at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Decatur.
Preferred memorials are Masses to the church.

Published by Decatur Daily Democrat on Aug. 13, 2018.
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Have many fine memories of Jimmie from grade school at St. Pauls..

Jim Skevington

August 12, 2018

Uncle Jim was such an awesome man! I always thought he was so cool and loved his smile and chuckle. Will always have wonderful memories of visiting him and Aunt Barb when their kids were little! Thank you for your service to our country!

Judy Schiffli

Family

August 11, 2018

Uncle Jim was a terrific Uncle, and he was very proud that he was able to serve his Country.

Larry Brinkman

August 11, 2018

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Aug

13

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Klaehn, Fahl, Melton Funeral Home

6424 Winchester Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46819

Aug

13

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Klaehn, Fahl, Melton Funeral Home

6424 Winchester Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46819

Aug

14

Visitation

9:30 a.m.

St. Henry's Catholic Church

2929 E. Paulding Road, IN

Aug

14

Service

10:30 a.m.

St. Henry's Catholic Church

2929 E. Paulding Road, IN

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6424 Winchester Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46819

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