David Charles Meyer, 76, of Defiance, Ohio passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021. He was born in Napoleon, Ohio on October 12, 1944 to Lawrence and Verna (Gerken) Meyer. He married Betty Godeke on May 11, 1968 at St. John Lutheran Church in Deshler, Ohio.
Dave proudly served his country in the US Army and was a self-employed brick layer for over 30 years. He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Okolona and the Ridgeville Legion where he volunteered most of his free time. Dave enjoyed working on the family cars and some farm machinery. He never met a stranger and could strike up a conversation with just about anyone.
Dave is survived by his wife of 52 years, Betty; sons, Troy (Julie), Sean (Kris), Nathan (Tiffany) and Nick (Kylie); grandchildren, Lucas, Bryce, Aubrey, Hayden, Abigail, Evan, Grace, Noah, Jonah, Brody, Brevin and Brantley; brothers, Michael (Chris) and Mark (Kathy); and brother-in-law, Norm Baldwin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Bonnie Baldwin; and brothers, Russell (Elaine) and James "Herm".
Friends and family will be received at the Rodenberger-Gray Funeral Home, Napoleon on Monday, April 26, 2021 from 2:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Okolona at 11:00 AM with an hour of visitation prior to services. Interment with military honors will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial may be made to Huntington's Disease Society of America. Online messages and condolences may be shared with the family at rodenbergergray.com
Due to the current health conditions surrounding COVID-19, masks will be required to attend services or visitation in accordance with the State. Please also respect social distancing and make use of the website to contact the family if you are not feeling well.
Dave proudly served his country in the US Army and was a self-employed brick layer for over 30 years. He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Okolona and the Ridgeville Legion where he volunteered most of his free time. Dave enjoyed working on the family cars and some farm machinery. He never met a stranger and could strike up a conversation with just about anyone.
Dave is survived by his wife of 52 years, Betty; sons, Troy (Julie), Sean (Kris), Nathan (Tiffany) and Nick (Kylie); grandchildren, Lucas, Bryce, Aubrey, Hayden, Abigail, Evan, Grace, Noah, Jonah, Brody, Brevin and Brantley; brothers, Michael (Chris) and Mark (Kathy); and brother-in-law, Norm Baldwin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Bonnie Baldwin; and brothers, Russell (Elaine) and James "Herm".
Friends and family will be received at the Rodenberger-Gray Funeral Home, Napoleon on Monday, April 26, 2021 from 2:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Okolona at 11:00 AM with an hour of visitation prior to services. Interment with military honors will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial may be made to Huntington's Disease Society of America. Online messages and condolences may be shared with the family at rodenbergergray.com
Due to the current health conditions surrounding COVID-19, masks will be required to attend services or visitation in accordance with the State. Please also respect social distancing and make use of the website to contact the family if you are not feeling well.
David Charles Meyer, 76, of Defiance, Ohio passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021. He was born in Napoleon, Ohio on October 12, 1944 to Lawrence and Verna (Gerken) Meyer. He married Betty Godeke on May 11, 1968 at St. John Lutheran Church in Deshler, Ohio.
Dave proudly served his country in the US Army and was a self-employed brick layer for over 30 years. He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Okolona and the Ridgeville Legion where he volunteered most of his free time. Dave enjoyed working on the family cars and some farm machinery. He never met a stranger and could strike up a conversation with just about anyone.
Dave is survived by his wife of 52 years, Betty; sons, Troy (Julie), Sean (Kris), Nathan (Tiffany) and Nick (Kylie); grandchildren, Lucas, Bryce, Aubrey, Hayden, Abigail, Evan, Grace, Noah, Jonah, Brody, Brevin and Brantley; brothers, Michael (Chris) and Mark (Kathy); and brother-in-law, Norm Baldwin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Bonnie Baldwin; and brothers, Russell (Elaine) and James "Herm".
Friends and family will be received at the Rodenberger-Gray Funeral Home, Napoleon on Monday, April 26, 2021 from 2:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Okolona at 11:00 AM with an hour of visitation prior to services. Interment with military honors will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial may be made to Huntington's Disease Society of America. Online messages and condolences may be shared with the family at rodenbergergray.com
Due to the current health conditions surrounding COVID-19, masks will be required to attend services or visitation in accordance with the State. Please also respect social distancing and make use of the website to contact the family if you are not feeling well.
Dave proudly served his country in the US Army and was a self-employed brick layer for over 30 years. He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Okolona and the Ridgeville Legion where he volunteered most of his free time. Dave enjoyed working on the family cars and some farm machinery. He never met a stranger and could strike up a conversation with just about anyone.
Dave is survived by his wife of 52 years, Betty; sons, Troy (Julie), Sean (Kris), Nathan (Tiffany) and Nick (Kylie); grandchildren, Lucas, Bryce, Aubrey, Hayden, Abigail, Evan, Grace, Noah, Jonah, Brody, Brevin and Brantley; brothers, Michael (Chris) and Mark (Kathy); and brother-in-law, Norm Baldwin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Bonnie Baldwin; and brothers, Russell (Elaine) and James "Herm".
Friends and family will be received at the Rodenberger-Gray Funeral Home, Napoleon on Monday, April 26, 2021 from 2:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Okolona at 11:00 AM with an hour of visitation prior to services. Interment with military honors will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial may be made to Huntington's Disease Society of America. Online messages and condolences may be shared with the family at rodenbergergray.com
Due to the current health conditions surrounding COVID-19, masks will be required to attend services or visitation in accordance with the State. Please also respect social distancing and make use of the website to contact the family if you are not feeling well.
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