James J. Meyer

October 28, 1936 - August 18, 2021

James J. Meyer, 84, a life long Rush County area resident, passed away August 18, 2021 in Columbus. Jim was born October 28, 1936 in Rushville to A.J. & Marie (Leising) Meyer. He was a 1954 graduate of New Salem High School and was a US Army veteran. Jim married Claudia Bebout on April 18, 1964 and she preceded him in death on August 2, 2010. Jim was a life long farmer and member of St. Marys Catholic Church. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Rushville and former member of the Rushville American Legion Post #150. He is survived by his son; Bruce (Bernice) Meyer of Rush County, a brother, Ed (Connie) Meyer of Rush County, sister-in-law; Margie Meyer of Rush County and his granddaughters; Katie, Morgan & Reagan Meyer. Jim was preceded in death by his wife, parents, brothers; Donald & Robert Meyer, sisters; Mildred Hoeing and Lucille Hahn and granddaughter; Allie Meyer. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 AM Monday, August 23, 2021 in St. Marys Catholic Church with Father James Brockmeier presiding. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery in Rushville. Friends are welcome to visit the family from 2-6 PM Sunday, August 22 in Moster Mortuary, Rushville. A Rosary will be recited at the mortuary on Sunday at 1:30PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys Church or to the Calvary Cemetery.