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Arlin Meyer Obituary

ARLIN GLENN MEYER VALPARAISO, IN Arlin Glenn Meyer, age 79, of Valparaiso died on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at home. He was born in Sioux Center, IA on September 17, 1937 to the late Henk and Hermina (nee Ten Harmsel) Meyer. Arlin was a resident of Valparaiso since 1967, member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Valparaiso, graduate of Calvin College (BA), University of Michigan (MA), and Ohio University (PhD). He began his teaching career as a high school teacher at Holland Christian High School in Holland, Michigan and then became a Professor of English at Valparaiso University where he also served as the Chairman of the English Department, Dean of Christ College and the Director of the Lilly Fellows program until retiring in 2002. Arlin is survived by his wife, Sharon (Van Wingeren) Meyer of Valparaiso; children: Kenton (Colleen) Meyer; Kristin (Mark Geistlinger) Meyer; grandchildren: Luke Geistlinger, Eliza Meyer, Zoe Meyer and Matthew Meyer; brothers: Gary (Beverly) Meyer, Myron (Karen) Meyer; Dennis (Susan) Meyer; sisters: Henny Van Beek, Donna Meyer, Irene (Dan) Vanderberg; brother-in- law: Robert Retsema; sister-in-law: Karen Van Wingeren; and many nephews, nieces, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers-in-law: John Van Wingeren and Gerrit Van Beek; sister-in- law, Joan Retsema; and niece: Carole Van Beek. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 1:00 PM at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1700 N. Monticello Park Drive, Valparaiso. Burial at Angelcrest Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday, February 10, 2017 from 3:00-7:00 PM at Moeller Funeral Home, 104 Roosevelt Road, Valparaiso and from 12:00 noon until 1:00 PM on Saturday at the church. Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church or Valparaiso University.

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Published by The Times on Feb. 10, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Arlin Meyer

8 Entries

Carolyn Riehl

July 14, 2017

I have just now learned of Prof. Meyer's passing. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. I took several classes with him while in Christ College and his character and his teaching had a profound effect on me. Visiting him after I graduated was a special treat. What a gentle, wise, kind, and wry teacher and mentor he was. I remember well so many lessons he taught me. Rest in peace, Prof. Meyer.
Carolyn Riehl '73

Stu and Jerrie Walesh

February 13, 2017

Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. We have pleasant memories of Arlin and, you Sharon, as a result of our interactions while "deaning" at VU. Arlin, always caring and positive,and Sharon cordial to us especially early on as newcomers. Shortly after we arrived in Valparaiso, Arlin invited Stu to lunch to help him get started. Take care.

Glenn Vician

February 10, 2017

My deepest sympathies to Sharon and to all of Arlin's family. Arlin created a very special connection with all of the students he mentored in the Cambridge overseas study program, which I attended in 1974. His love of British literature and of history was truly infectious. Traveling many times through the English countryside on a bus, with Arlin musing about the history and literature of the area, was such a gift to all of his students. Arlin and Sharon were such gracious hosts to us all, and we were truly blessed for the times we spent together. Those Cambridge experiences with Arlin, shared by so many students, is an important part of his legacy. God Bless you, Arlin.

Heather and Tony Grichnik

February 10, 2017

Our prayers for God's hand of comfort and peace during this time. We also praise God for Dr Meyer's sparkling character and generous heart that he shared with us during our years in Christ College.

Mary & Jerry Knarr

February 10, 2017

Our sympathy to the family during this difficult time. Arlin made many good memories with us. May he rest in peace.

Dee

February 10, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there is a hope for our love ones lost in death can be reassuring.

a loved one

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Dick Davis

February 9, 2017

Largely as a result of Arlin's influence during my overswas study semester at Cambridge, for which he was the director, I added an English major, which proved to be much more significant in my life than my other major. I suspect I was not alone in this. His devotion to and passion for teaching was infectious. I regarded him as a friend, as well as the best teacher I ever encountered. I, and many others who spent an overseas semester with him, turned up at his house during homecoming weekend, for many years. He was unfailingly hospitable and engaging. He will be missed.

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