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Vernon Ralph Meyer

Birth	:	3 Dec 1925 Harrison Township, Henry County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	2 Aug 2021 Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.3702100, -84.2291200
Description	:	Vernon Ralph Meyer, 95, of Defiance, Ohio passed away on August 2, 2021. He was born on December 3, 1925, in Henry County's Harrison Township, to Henry Louis and Clara Dorothy (Biederstedt) Meyer. He and his twin brother, Virgil, were baptized by the pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Napoleon. Vernon graduated from North Richland Adams (Jewell) School in 1944. He served in the Philippine Islands in the South Pacific and in the occupation of Japan during WWII. An Honorable Discharge was given on Dec. 3, 1946, Vern's 21st Birthday. After he returned to Defiance, he met Lillian Marie Miller... Read More	Vernon Ralph Meyer, 95, of Defiance, Ohio passed away on August 2, 2021. He was born on December 3, 1925, in Henry County's Harrison Township, to Henry Louis and Clara Dorothy (Biederstedt) Meyer. He and his twin brother, Virgil, were baptized by the pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Napoleon. Vernon graduated from North Richland Adams (Jewell) School in 1944. He served in the Philippine Islands in the South Pacific and in the occupation of Japan during WWII. An Honorable Discharge was given on Dec. 3, 1946, Vern's 21st Birthday. After he returned to Defiance, he met Lillian Marie Miller and they were married on September 18, 1949. Vernon farmed all but the last few years of his life. He also worked at Fulton Tubing in Archbold as a setup man for many years. Vernon was a faithful member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and served as a Deacon, Trustee, and Cemetery Treasurer. He enjoyed making wine and playing euchre. Vernon is survived by his loving wife, Lillian; four daughters: Debra (Jon) Grill of Marathon, Florida, Joyce (Greg) Johnston, Karen (John) Helmke, and Elaine Talbert, all of Defiance; grandchildren, Amy Grill, Matthew (Robin) Fronk, Jennifer (James) Gill, Ryan (Joey) Helmke, Kyle (Brittnay) Helmke, Amber Helmke, Tyler (Megan) Talbert, and Dakota Talbert; and 10 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his twin brother, Virgil. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Melvin and Walter; sister, Mildred Wendt, son-in-law, Michael Fronk; and grandson, Nathan Grill. Funeral services will be conducted at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Okolona, on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at 11:00 AM with an hour of visitation prior to services. He will be laid to rest in the church cemetery with military honors. Friends and family will be received at the Rodenberger-Gray Funeral, Napoleon, on Friday, August 6, 2021, from 2:00 PM until 7:00 PM. The family requests that masks be worn if possible. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or CPH Inpatient Hospice. Online condolences and messages may be shared with the family at rodenbergergray.com

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Vernon Ralph Meyer's memorial is located at: Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery, Defiance County, USA.
When did Vernon Ralph Meyer death?
Vernon Ralph Meyer death on 2 Aug 2021 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Vernon Ralph Meyer's memorial?
Latitude: 41.3702100
Longitude: -84.2291200

Family Members:

Parent

Henry Louis Meyer

(1890 - 1970)

Clara Dorothy Biederstedt Meyer

(1893 - 1990)

Spouse

Lillian Marie Miller Meyer

(1929 - unknow)

Siblings

(unknow - unknow)

Melvin Henry Meyer

(1919 - 2000)

Walter Louis Meyer

(1928 - 2008)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3702100, -84.2291200

2. Bremer Cemetery
Okolona, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3863980, -84.2093960

3. Brey Cemetery
Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3534610, -84.1991170

4. Battenburg Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3840010, -84.2748520

5. Saint Pauls Cemetery
Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4063290, -84.2163380

6. Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4050120, -84.2608930

7. Metz-Tittle Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3669014, -84.2857971

8. Peter Cemetery
Jewell, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3291626, -84.2569809

9. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4061060, -84.1900350

10. Florida Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3252335, -84.2016220

11. Poplar Ridge Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3596992, -84.2947006

12. Union Chapel Cemetery
Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4166985, -84.1877975

13. Saint Michaels Catholic Cemetery
Adams Ridge, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3631060, -84.3060610

14. Parry Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3116989, -84.2230988

15. Brinkman Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3116989, -84.2108002

16. Glenwood Cemetery
Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3838997, -84.1425018

17. Gunn Cemetery
Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3306007, -84.1517029

18. Saint Peter Lutheran Cemetery
Ridgeville Township, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4389000, -84.2549973

19. Locust Grove Cemetery
Ridgeville Corners, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4389650, -84.2558060

20. Cole Cemetery
Flatrock Township, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3264008, -84.1521988

21. Domersville Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3821983, -84.3244019

22. Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery
Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4414170, -84.2495930

23. Henry County Home Cemetery
Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4212830, -84.1506900

24. Rohn Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2963982, -84.2643967