James J. Meyer, age 89, of Huntingburg, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at his residence.
He was born March 22, 1932, in Mariah Hill, to Edward and Clara (Bredhold) Meyer; and married Mildred I. Armstrong on August 10, 1957, at the Saint Meinrad Archabbey Church.
James worked as a U.S. Postal Service mail carrier with the St. Meinrad Post Office for 42 years. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Huntingburg, Holland American Legion Post No. 343, and Huntingburg V.F.W. Post No. 2366 for 70 years.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Mildred I. Meyer, who died on April 20, 2011; two sons-in-law, Bill Hartloff and Chuck Benson; four brothers, Renus, Melvin, Elmer and Harold Meyer; one sister, Estella Meyer; and one great-grandchild.
He is survived by four children, Nancy (companion, Howard Neal) Benson of Huntingburg, Charmaine (Tom) McDowell of Evansville, Audrey Hartloff of Holland and Richard (Michelle) Meyer of Huntingburg; six grandchildren, Dawn (Jeremiah) Werne, Tasha (Kyle) Cox, Dustin (Krysie) Benson, Lara (Robbie) Aikman, Cora Meyer and Paige Meyer; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for James J. Meyer were held on Saturday, July 31, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Huntingburg with burial following in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Rev. Biju Thomas officiated the funeral mass. Military graveside rites were conducted by the V.F.W. Post No. 2366 Memorial Detail.
Nass and Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg handled arrangements. Condolences may be shared online at: www.nassandson.com.
