Timothy E. Meyer, 68, of Prospect passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at home. He battled polymyositis, an auto immune disease that attacked his muscles, for four years. He always had a positive attitude and never complained.
Tim was born September 10, 1947 in Troy to the late Louis and Nonie (Horton) Meyer. He married Jean Schmidt on May 31, 1977 in Marion and she survives in Prospect. He is also survived by a son, Greg, his wife Alicia and granddaughter Kayla, all of Marysville; a brother, Thomas (Peggy) Meyer, Dayton; a sister, Nonie (Danny) Chick, Powell; and many nieces and nephews. Also surviving are brother-in-law, Jack (Barb) Schmidt; sister-in-law, Jill (John) Black, all of Arizona.
Tim was a graduate of Troy High School, The Ohio State University, and the University of Illinois. He spent many years helping others, first as a probation officer, then as a drug and alcohol counselor at Marion Correctional Institution, and 25 years as a clinical social worker before “retiring” to deliver auto parts.
Tim loved his family. He was happiest helping his son with projects at his home, working on his own home, or spending time in his garden and flower beds. He also enjoyed antiquing, adding to his many collections, or finding a piece in the rough and restoring it.
He loved to vacation in Florida, and even though he was a diehard Buckeye fan, he enjoyed northern Michigan’s beauty and always brought home a bottle of cherry wine.
A celebration of life service will be Thursday, February 4, 2016 at 6:00 PM at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood with Pastor Steve Whitaker officiating. Friends may call 2 hours prior to the service, beginning at 4:00 PM. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Troy at a later date.
Memorial gifts may be made to the National Organization of Rare Disorders (rarediseases.org), 55 Kenosia Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810. Please specify that your donation be placed in the Polymyositis Fund.
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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