J. Henry Meyer

J. Henry Meyer, 95, a lifelong resident of North Annville Township, entered his heavenly home on November 10, 2016. He was born on October 3, 1921, son of the late Irvin and Almeda (Herr) Meyer. He was married to Arlene M. (Hostetter) and they celebrated 70 years of marriage last December. Henry was a retired farmer and former owner of BHM Farm Equipment. In prior years he enjoyed cutting his own wood, gardening, keeping up on current events, church activities, blue grass music and watching sporting events, especially those of his grandchildren. Recently he spent his time lovingly caring for his wife and reading his Bible. He was a faithful member of Kauffman’s United Methodist Church where he served for many years as Sunday School Treasurer and Chairman of the Administrative Board. He was also a member of the Bellegrove Fire Company. In addition to his wife, Arlene, he is survived by five children: Kenneth Meyer and his wife Connie of Lititz; Dianne Kline (Ray) of Lebanon; Suzanne Forney and her husband Glenn of Annville; John Meyer of Lebanon; and Ellis Meyer and his wife Stephanie of Annville. Also surviving are ten grandchildren (and spouses): Rachel, Meredith, Elissa, Mikayla and Austin Meyer, Amy Leonard (Jason Stichler), Travis Leonard (Jennifer), Corinne Summers (Grady), Kate Kreps (Benjamin) and Molly Raudensky (Andrew); and eleven great children: Madeline, Amelia, Grayden and Blake Summers; Nicholas, Claire and Thomas Leonard; Ellen and Isaac Kreps; Leighton Raudensky; and Jane Stichler. He is also survived by one sister, Gladys Martin, of Cleona, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by siblings: Martin, Irvin and Arthur Meyer, Marian Spang, Almeda Horst, Ruth Maulfair and Grace Waltz. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 AM at Kauffman’s United Methodist Church, 380 Kauffman Road, Annville. Interment will be in Kauffman’s Church Cemetery. A viewing will be held on Wednesday morning from 10-11 AM prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Kauffman’s United Methodist Church, 380 Kauffman Road, Annville, PA 17003 or Ephrata Area Rehabilitation Services, 1301 Lehman Street, Lebanon, PA 17046.

J. Henry Meyer

October 3, 1921 - November 10, 2016