Betty R. Meyer, 83

Betty R. Meyer, 83, died at 6:00am. Sunday, January 3, 2021, at Northcrest Nursing Home (Elara Caring Hospice) in Napoleon, Ohio.

She was born November 2, 1937, in Napoleon, Ohio, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Mary Rose (Thompson) Hoeffel. She was a graduate of Napoleon High School and International Business College. Betty was united in marriage with Phillip (Phil) Meyer on September 16, 1961. She retired from the Community Memorial Hospital where she also volunteered for Meals on Wheels. Betty was best known for her love of cooking as well as her sense of humor. She was an active member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, the Rosary Alter Society and the Parish Council in Hicksville, Ohio.  Betty was a volunteer sitter for the Alzheimer’s group and was a member of the Hicksville Eagles Aerie 2556 and Eagles Auxiliary for over 50 years.

Betty is survived by her two children, Steve Meyer of Saucier, Mississippi, and Susan (Brad) Poper of Bluffton, Indiana; six grandchildren; two step grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and five great-step grandchildren. Betty also leaves behind two sisters, Mary (Ed) Slattery-Hesselschwardt and Grace (Mike) Speiser as well as two brothers, Bill and Ed (Mary Catherine) Hoeffel. She was preceded in death by her husband and daughter-in-law, LeeAnn.

A Private Mass of Christian burial for Betty will be Thursday January 7th at 11am with visitation one-hour prior at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Hicksville, Ohio, with Father Dan Borgelt officiating.   Due to the ongoing pandemic, those attending services are required to wear masks and observe social distancing. Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home, Hicksville, Ohio is entrusted with her care. Interment will be at Forest Home Cemetery, Hicksville, Ohio.

In lieu of Flowers and gifts, memorials may be made to St. Michael Catholic Church or a charity of the donor’s choice.

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