Saturday, March 7th, 2015
Dorothy Meyer
Dorothy A. Meyer, 92, formerly of Fort Loramie, passed away of natural causes March 5, 2015, at Lane Park, Sidney.
She was born April 19, 1922, in Fort Loramie, to Frank and Agnes (Ashman) Meyer.
Surviving are one brother, Leo Meyer, New Bremen, formerly of Fort Loramie; and a sister-in-law, Thelma Meyer, St. Marys, also formerly of Fort Loramie. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Also deceased are siblings Irene and Thomas Spreng, Bernadette and Hugo Meyer.
Dorothy was a graduate of Fort Loramie High School. She obtained a bachelor's degree in education at Mount St. Joseph College in Cincinnati. She later completed a master's degree program at the University of Dayton.
Although she had been retired many years, Dorothy taught at area schools as well as several years at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. She also had been a CCD teacher at St. Michael and Holy Redeemer parishes. She attended St. Michael Catholic Church and was a member of St. Ann's Ladies Sodality, the Rosary Altar Society and the Fort Loramie Historical Association. Dorothy loved to play the piano. She also enjoyed genealogy and the company of her whimsical cats.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Michael Church, Fort Loramie, Rev. Steven Shoup officiating. Interment will follow at St. Michael Cemetery.
Friends may call 3-6 p.m. Monday and 9-10 a.m. Tuesday at Gehret Funeral Home, Fort Loramie.
Memorials may be given to the Fort Loramie Rescue Squad or charity of donor's choice.
Condolences may be sent to www.gehretfuneralhome.com.
