Donald Meyer

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.e 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.e 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.e 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. e As a young man he was active in 4-H and thee York Township Horse & Pony Club. e e 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.e 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 Ee 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, INe 46866; or Boys & Girls Clubs, 2609 Fairfield Ave., Fort Wayne, INe 46807 *******************************************