George E. Meyer, 85, of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 7:07 PM on Monday, December 18, 2023 at his home.

On February 28, 1938, George Erwin Meyer was born in South Holland, IL to Erwin and Mildred Sons Meyer. Shortly after high school, he answered the call of patriotism, George served with the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1962.

George and Mary Kay Haskell were married on February 2, 1971 in Chicago. They shared 41 years of life's adventures. Sadly, she passed away on July 7, 2012.

As a farmer, George oversaw a fine dairy herd for many years and later he  raised hogs.  He also hauled milk.  His love of his F-20 Farmall started his passion for collecting a fleet of antique tractors. With a strong work ethic, George was a blow mold operator at Dean's Foods of Rochester for 25 years. His memberships include the Fulton County Historical Society, IHCC Chapter #33,  the South Lake County Antique Farm and Tractor Club,  LeRoy Shelton American Legion # 36, Fraternal Order of the Eagles # 852 and Manitou Moose Lodge #1107.

Left to cherish George's memory are four children: Donald Meyer and wife Kim of Rochester, Rhonda Moore and husband Dave of Rensselaer, Heidi Foster Snyder of Rochester, Patrick Foster and companion Debbie Miller of Rochester; daughter-in-law Christine Foster; twelve grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; one great-great-great grandchild with another blessing on the way;  a sister, Rochelle "Shimol" Bowie of Crown Point; special nephew, Robert Daniel Bowie; and God daughter, Cheryl Ann Crider.

Preceding George in death are his parents, beloved wife Mary, son Mike Foster and brother Donald Meyer at age 5.

A celebration of the life of George E. Meyer will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th St. Rochester. Pastor Curtis May will officiate. Friends may visit with the family from 10 -11 on Tuesday in the funeral home.

Interment will be in the Richland Center IOOF Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Historical Society, 37 E. 375 N. Rochester, IN 46975 or Elara Hospice, 7030 Pointe Inverness Way, Suite 230, Fort Wayne, IN 46804.

Military honors will be conducted by the Fulton County Veterans Honor Guard and the US Army Honors Team.