J. William "Bill" Meyers

J. William “Bill” Meyers, 102, of Angola, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at Lakeland Rehab & Healthcare Center in Angola, Indiana.

He was born on August 18, 1920, in Henry County, Ohio, near Napoleon, to John I. and Katharine E. (Sickmiller) Meyers.  Bill graduated from Angola High School in 1937.  He married the love of his life, Ruth E. Brooks, on September 26, 1948.

Bill was a farmer in his early years.  He had also worked for the Indiana State Highway Department.  In 1978 he became the Superintendent of the Steuben County Highway Department until his retirement in 1986.

Bill was the oldest member of the Angola United Methodist Church.

Bill had a very impressive Masonic record.  He was an 80-year member of the Angola Masonic Lodge #236 where he was the Worshipful Master in 1946, 1947, 1992 and 2004.  He was a member of the of Angola York Rite since 1948, serving as High Priest, Illustrious Master and Eminent Commander. He served as Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Indiana in 1986.  He was a member of the Fort Wayne Scottish Rite Valley for 78 years.  He was proud to receive his 75-year certificate of membership.  He was also a member of the Angola Preceptory #2 Yeomen of York, where he was a charter member; Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priest; Indiana York Rite College #55; Red Cross of Constantine and Allied Masonic Degrees where he served at Sovereign Master of Pokagon Council #147.  He was a charter member of organizing the York Rite Tri-State Festival in 1974, which will be conducting its 50th Festival in 2023.

He received several honors such as the Order of the Purple Cross and the Knight Commander of the Temple.

Surviving are his children, Cheryl (Terry) Coggeshall of Angola, Indiana, Barbara Longman of Kettering, Ohio, William G. (Judy Hutchinson) Meyers of Medical Lake, Washington, and Debra D. Meyers of Angola, Indiana, and his grandson, Jason Eric Savage of Portland, Oregon.  Also surviving are his beloved nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of 59 years, Ruth E. Meyers, on July 26, 2007, and brothers, Kenneth W. Meyers and Harold E. Meyers.

Visitation will be from 4-6 PM on Monday, August 29, 2022, at the Angola United Methodist Church.

Masonic Services will be at 6:00 PM on Monday, August 29, 2022, at the church by the Angola Masonic Lodge #236.

Funeral Services will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at the Angola Methodist Church.  Pastor Tim Terrell will be officiating. 

Burial will be in Circle Hill Cemetery, Angola, Indiana.

Memorial donations may be made to Cameron Woods for their Maintenance Fund.

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