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KENNETH MEYER Obituary

KENNETH MEYER, 75, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, he was the son of the late Russel and Helen (Oehler) Meyer. He was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church, New Haven. He served his country in the U.S. Army Reserves, was a member of Navy Club Ship 245, and Howard Bandelier V.F.W. 2457. A lifelong farmer and trucking company owner who enjoyed horse racing. He was a member of the Indiana Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association. He also enjoyed rooting for I.U. basketball, but especially loved watching and supporting all his grandchildren's activities. "Ken was the life of the party that never knew a stranger." He is survived by his wife, Julie Meyer; children, Jon (Carolyn) Meyer of New Haven, Jennifer (Gregory) Anderson of Monroeville, Julie (Stephen) Rekeweg of New Haven, and Jillian (Patrick) O'Sullivan of Oak Forest, Ill.; siblings, Daniel Meyer of Hoagland, Thomas (Debra) Meyer of New Haven, Nancy (Rick) Losher of New Haven, and Penny Meyer of New Haven; and grandchildren, Lauren Meyer, Luke Meyer, Shelby Anderson, Gavin Rekeweg, Alyssa Anderson, Conor O'Sullivan, and Allison O'Sullivan. Funeral service is 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 21, 2022, at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 800 Green St., New Haven, with visitation one hour prior. Visitation also from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial is in the Emanuel Lutheran Cemetery, New Haven. Preferred memorials are to the Central Lutheran School Building Fund. To share online condolences, visit www.harperfuneralhome.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Feb. 15, 2022.

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Kelsey Wolf

February 20, 2022

Sending you all my love, prayers, and hugs at this time.

Betty Bearman

February 20, 2022

Sympathies to the family for Kenny's tragic death-find peace and understanding knowing he has received his "Crown of life" Hugs to all!!!!

Dale Martinmy fullest

February 15, 2022

My most sincere condolences to Julie and family.

Stan snd Robin Peters

February 15, 2022

Just heard of Ken´s passing. Our condolences to the entire family. Stan and Robin.

Holly Hieber

February 15, 2022

Julie, you made him so happy. Always a great adventure when we were together! We´ll surely miss him but live in the anticipation of seeing him again. We love you Jules.

Melinda & Craig Snow

February 15, 2022

Julie I am so sorry for the loss of your father. You and your family are in our thoughts.

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