Joe Meyer, 74 years of age, of Williamsburg, Indiana, departed this life peacefully on Monday morning, March 11th, 2013 at his home near Fountain City.
He was born Jerry Joe Meyer on October 7th, 1938 in Richmond, Indiana, son of Irvin S. and Helen S. Snarr Meyer. He graduated from Fountain City High School in 1956 and married the former Roma J. Mikesell on January 19th, 1957.
Joe farmed briefly in Bloomington, Illinois before moving back to Wayne County. He began working at Hayes Arboretum before switching to a position at Hayes Track and Appliance Company in 1959. His career there took him from the drafting room to being the Vice President of Operations and part owner of the company. He invented four patented products related to railway track efficiency. Joe was a past associate member of the Railway Engineering Association and a lifetime member of the National Railway Contractors Association. After he retired in 2004, he continued to consult with Western-Cullen-Hayes.
Joe farmed throughout his life and was an active member of many boards. He served 9 years on the Wayne County Soil and Water Board, 3 terms on the New Garden Township Advisory Board, 8 years on the Wayne County EDC, 13 years on the Eastern Indiana Development Board and 10 years on the Indiana Soybean Alliance. He was in his 9th year of service on the United Soybean Board and was currently involved with Chamber of Commerce Agriculture and Life Science Committees. He was currently serving on the Region 9 IVY Tech Board of Trustees and IVY Tech State Foundation Board.
Joe's work in the railway and agriculture industries took him to 28 countries. His first trip to China was in 1981 relating to railroads. His most recent trip to South China was to observe the harvesting of fish that were fed soybean protein. Joe also noticed how many of the bicycles and animal carts of the 1980's had been replaced by Mercedes and Audis. Joe received the 2012 Agriculture Stewardship Award from the Wayne County Farm Bureau and was inducted into the Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame in 2011.
Joe's main interest was his family. He enjoyed spending time with Roma and working in many ventures with his sons as well as having his daughter nearby. He was proud to watch his grandchildren becoming useful and prosperous to their communities as they finished their studies and began their careers. Joe's other interests included reading, machine tools, welding, woodworking, metal working, working on old tractors and following the livestock industry. He was an avid editorial and political writer who enjoyed enlivened discussions with old and new friends.
Joe was survived by his loving wife 56 years, Roma Meyer; one daughter, Becky Owens, of Richmond, Indiana; two sons, Robert K. (and Shelley) Meyer of Richmond, Indiana and Steve Joe (and Judy) Meyer of Fountain City, Indiana; four grandchildren, Jon Meyer, Karman Meyer, Greg Meyer, and Mike Meyer; one great-grandson, Wyatt Meyer; his special friend, Bennett Westjohn; his faithful canine companion, Ellie B.; and a host of other family and friends who mourn his passing.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin Meyer, who departed this life on August 9th, 1955 and Helen Meyer who departed this life on May 11th, 1998; one son, Michael Joe Meyer who departed this life on January 4th, 1960; and one sister, Faye Waltz.
Visitation were held from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 14th, 2013 in the Chapel of the the Smith and McQuiston Funeral Home in Fountain City, Indiana.
Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 15th, 2013 in the Historic Meeting House at New Garden in Fountain City, Indiana.
Interment followed in the Willow Grove Cemetery.
THIS IS A TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF JOE,
If you could see me now you wouldn't shed a tear, Though you may not understand why I'm no longer there. Remember my spirit, that is the real me because I'm still very much alive, I've just been set free. Oh, if you could only see!
I have held our Father's face and I've touched my Savior's hand. All of Heaven's angels rejoiced as I entered the promised land. Beyond the gates of pearl I've walked on the golden streets.
I've touched the walls of jasper and dipped my foot in the crystal sea. The beauty is beyond words and nothing could compare, I've even seen our Lords mansion and someday I'll meet you there. Let Jesus be your guide because "His Word" will show you the way. So please don't cry because we will meet again someday.
He was born Jerry Joe Meyer on October 7th, 1938 in Richmond, Indiana, son of Irvin S. and Helen S. Snarr Meyer. He graduated from Fountain City High School in 1956 and married the former Roma J. Mikesell on January 19th, 1957.
Joe farmed briefly in Bloomington, Illinois before moving back to Wayne County. He began working at Hayes Arboretum before switching to a position at Hayes Track and Appliance Company in 1959. His career there took him from the drafting room to being the Vice President of Operations and part owner of the company. He invented four patented products related to railway track efficiency. Joe was a past associate member of the Railway Engineering Association and a lifetime member of the National Railway Contractors Association. After he retired in 2004, he continued to consult with Western-Cullen-Hayes.
Joe farmed throughout his life and was an active member of many boards. He served 9 years on the Wayne County Soil and Water Board, 3 terms on the New Garden Township Advisory Board, 8 years on the Wayne County EDC, 13 years on the Eastern Indiana Development Board and 10 years on the Indiana Soybean Alliance. He was in his 9th year of service on the United Soybean Board and was currently involved with Chamber of Commerce Agriculture and Life Science Committees. He was currently serving on the Region 9 IVY Tech Board of Trustees and IVY Tech State Foundation Board.
Joe's work in the railway and agriculture industries took him to 28 countries. His first trip to China was in 1981 relating to railroads. His most recent trip to South China was to observe the harvesting of fish that were fed soybean protein. Joe also noticed how many of the bicycles and animal carts of the 1980's had been replaced by Mercedes and Audis. Joe received the 2012 Agriculture Stewardship Award from the Wayne County Farm Bureau and was inducted into the Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame in 2011.
Joe's main interest was his family. He enjoyed spending time with Roma and working in many ventures with his sons as well as having his daughter nearby. He was proud to watch his grandchildren becoming useful and prosperous to their communities as they finished their studies and began their careers. Joe's other interests included reading, machine tools, welding, woodworking, metal working, working on old tractors and following the livestock industry. He was an avid editorial and political writer who enjoyed enlivened discussions with old and new friends.
Joe was survived by his loving wife 56 years, Roma Meyer; one daughter, Becky Owens, of Richmond, Indiana; two sons, Robert K. (and Shelley) Meyer of Richmond, Indiana and Steve Joe (and Judy) Meyer of Fountain City, Indiana; four grandchildren, Jon Meyer, Karman Meyer, Greg Meyer, and Mike Meyer; one great-grandson, Wyatt Meyer; his special friend, Bennett Westjohn; his faithful canine companion, Ellie B.; and a host of other family and friends who mourn his passing.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin Meyer, who departed this life on August 9th, 1955 and Helen Meyer who departed this life on May 11th, 1998; one son, Michael Joe Meyer who departed this life on January 4th, 1960; and one sister, Faye Waltz.
Visitation were held from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 14th, 2013 in the Chapel of the the Smith and McQuiston Funeral Home in Fountain City, Indiana.
Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 15th, 2013 in the Historic Meeting House at New Garden in Fountain City, Indiana.
Interment followed in the Willow Grove Cemetery.
THIS IS A TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF JOE,
If you could see me now you wouldn't shed a tear, Though you may not understand why I'm no longer there. Remember my spirit, that is the real me because I'm still very much alive, I've just been set free. Oh, if you could only see!
I have held our Father's face and I've touched my Savior's hand. All of Heaven's angels rejoiced as I entered the promised land. Beyond the gates of pearl I've walked on the golden streets.
I've touched the walls of jasper and dipped my foot in the crystal sea. The beauty is beyond words and nothing could compare, I've even seen our Lords mansion and someday I'll meet you there. Let Jesus be your guide because "His Word" will show you the way. So please don't cry because we will meet again someday.
Joe Meyer, 74 years of age, of Williamsburg, Indiana, departed this life peacefully on Monday morning, March 11th, 2013 at his home near Fountain City.
He was born Jerry Joe Meyer on October 7th, 1938 in Richmond, Indiana, son of Irvin S. and Helen S. Snarr Meyer. He graduated from Fountain City High School in 1956 and married the former Roma J. Mikesell on January 19th, 1957.
Joe farmed briefly in Bloomington, Illinois before moving back to Wayne County. He began working at Hayes Arboretum before switching to a position at Hayes Track and Appliance Company in 1959. His career there took him from the drafting room to being the Vice President of Operations and part owner of the company. He invented four patented products related to railway track efficiency. Joe was a past associate member of the Railway Engineering Association and a lifetime member of the National Railway Contractors Association. After he retired in 2004, he continued to consult with Western-Cullen-Hayes.
Joe farmed throughout his life and was an active member of many boards. He served 9 years on the Wayne County Soil and Water Board, 3 terms on the New Garden Township Advisory Board, 8 years on the Wayne County EDC, 13 years on the Eastern Indiana Development Board and 10 years on the Indiana Soybean Alliance. He was in his 9th year of service on the United Soybean Board and was currently involved with Chamber of Commerce Agriculture and Life Science Committees. He was currently serving on the Region 9 IVY Tech Board of Trustees and IVY Tech State Foundation Board.
Joe's work in the railway and agriculture industries took him to 28 countries. His first trip to China was in 1981 relating to railroads. His most recent trip to South China was to observe the harvesting of fish that were fed soybean protein. Joe also noticed how many of the bicycles and animal carts of the 1980's had been replaced by Mercedes and Audis. Joe received the 2012 Agriculture Stewardship Award from the Wayne County Farm Bureau and was inducted into the Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame in 2011.
Joe's main interest was his family. He enjoyed spending time with Roma and working in many ventures with his sons as well as having his daughter nearby. He was proud to watch his grandchildren becoming useful and prosperous to their communities as they finished their studies and began their careers. Joe's other interests included reading, machine tools, welding, woodworking, metal working, working on old tractors and following the livestock industry. He was an avid editorial and political writer who enjoyed enlivened discussions with old and new friends.
Joe was survived by his loving wife 56 years, Roma Meyer; one daughter, Becky Owens, of Richmond, Indiana; two sons, Robert K. (and Shelley) Meyer of Richmond, Indiana and Steve Joe (and Judy) Meyer of Fountain City, Indiana; four grandchildren, Jon Meyer, Karman Meyer, Greg Meyer, and Mike Meyer; one great-grandson, Wyatt Meyer; his special friend, Bennett Westjohn; his faithful canine companion, Ellie B.; and a host of other family and friends who mourn his passing.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin Meyer, who departed this life on August 9th, 1955 and Helen Meyer who departed this life on May 11th, 1998; one son, Michael Joe Meyer who departed this life on January 4th, 1960; and one sister, Faye Waltz.
Visitation were held from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 14th, 2013 in the Chapel of the the Smith and McQuiston Funeral Home in Fountain City, Indiana.
Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 15th, 2013 in the Historic Meeting House at New Garden in Fountain City, Indiana.
Interment followed in the Willow Grove Cemetery.
THIS IS A TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF JOE,
If you could see me now you wouldn't shed a tear, Though you may not understand why I'm no longer there. Remember my spirit, that is the real me because I'm still very much alive, I've just been set free. Oh, if you could only see!
I have held our Father's face and I've touched my Savior's hand. All of Heaven's angels rejoiced as I entered the promised land. Beyond the gates of pearl I've walked on the golden streets.
I've touched the walls of jasper and dipped my foot in the crystal sea. The beauty is beyond words and nothing could compare, I've even seen our Lords mansion and someday I'll meet you there. Let Jesus be your guide because "His Word" will show you the way. So please don't cry because we will meet again someday.
He was born Jerry Joe Meyer on October 7th, 1938 in Richmond, Indiana, son of Irvin S. and Helen S. Snarr Meyer. He graduated from Fountain City High School in 1956 and married the former Roma J. Mikesell on January 19th, 1957.
Joe farmed briefly in Bloomington, Illinois before moving back to Wayne County. He began working at Hayes Arboretum before switching to a position at Hayes Track and Appliance Company in 1959. His career there took him from the drafting room to being the Vice President of Operations and part owner of the company. He invented four patented products related to railway track efficiency. Joe was a past associate member of the Railway Engineering Association and a lifetime member of the National Railway Contractors Association. After he retired in 2004, he continued to consult with Western-Cullen-Hayes.
Joe farmed throughout his life and was an active member of many boards. He served 9 years on the Wayne County Soil and Water Board, 3 terms on the New Garden Township Advisory Board, 8 years on the Wayne County EDC, 13 years on the Eastern Indiana Development Board and 10 years on the Indiana Soybean Alliance. He was in his 9th year of service on the United Soybean Board and was currently involved with Chamber of Commerce Agriculture and Life Science Committees. He was currently serving on the Region 9 IVY Tech Board of Trustees and IVY Tech State Foundation Board.
Joe's work in the railway and agriculture industries took him to 28 countries. His first trip to China was in 1981 relating to railroads. His most recent trip to South China was to observe the harvesting of fish that were fed soybean protein. Joe also noticed how many of the bicycles and animal carts of the 1980's had been replaced by Mercedes and Audis. Joe received the 2012 Agriculture Stewardship Award from the Wayne County Farm Bureau and was inducted into the Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame in 2011.
Joe's main interest was his family. He enjoyed spending time with Roma and working in many ventures with his sons as well as having his daughter nearby. He was proud to watch his grandchildren becoming useful and prosperous to their communities as they finished their studies and began their careers. Joe's other interests included reading, machine tools, welding, woodworking, metal working, working on old tractors and following the livestock industry. He was an avid editorial and political writer who enjoyed enlivened discussions with old and new friends.
Joe was survived by his loving wife 56 years, Roma Meyer; one daughter, Becky Owens, of Richmond, Indiana; two sons, Robert K. (and Shelley) Meyer of Richmond, Indiana and Steve Joe (and Judy) Meyer of Fountain City, Indiana; four grandchildren, Jon Meyer, Karman Meyer, Greg Meyer, and Mike Meyer; one great-grandson, Wyatt Meyer; his special friend, Bennett Westjohn; his faithful canine companion, Ellie B.; and a host of other family and friends who mourn his passing.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin Meyer, who departed this life on August 9th, 1955 and Helen Meyer who departed this life on May 11th, 1998; one son, Michael Joe Meyer who departed this life on January 4th, 1960; and one sister, Faye Waltz.
Visitation were held from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 14th, 2013 in the Chapel of the the Smith and McQuiston Funeral Home in Fountain City, Indiana.
Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 15th, 2013 in the Historic Meeting House at New Garden in Fountain City, Indiana.
Interment followed in the Willow Grove Cemetery.
THIS IS A TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF JOE,
If you could see me now you wouldn't shed a tear, Though you may not understand why I'm no longer there. Remember my spirit, that is the real me because I'm still very much alive, I've just been set free. Oh, if you could only see!
I have held our Father's face and I've touched my Savior's hand. All of Heaven's angels rejoiced as I entered the promised land. Beyond the gates of pearl I've walked on the golden streets.
I've touched the walls of jasper and dipped my foot in the crystal sea. The beauty is beyond words and nothing could compare, I've even seen our Lords mansion and someday I'll meet you there. Let Jesus be your guide because "His Word" will show you the way. So please don't cry because we will meet again someday.
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