Florence Adele Meyer, 89, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 2:20 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at Miller’s Health and Rehabilitation, LaPorte.
She was born March 22, 1925, in LaPorte to William and Emma (Cramer) Krueger.
Florence started her career at Franklin Stroud Insurance from 1943–1948, then transitioned to Allis-Chalmers from 1949–1959. She later retired from Ophthalmology Inc., LaPorte, after 27 years of service. Florence was an active member of Bethany Lutheran Church, LaPorte. She belonged to the Quilting and Social committees at the church. Florence could be relied on to assist with funeral meals and the American Red Cross drives held at Bethany Lutheran Church. She was a past member of Pine Lake Grange, LaPorte, for 15 years. Florence loved singing for church, weddings and funerals. She will be remembered most for the love and care she gave to her family.
On July 19, 1948, in LaPorte, she married the love of her life, Frank William Meyer, who preceded her in death in September 2012.
Also preceding her in death were her parents; one sister, Alice (Krueger) Reese; and two brothers, Bill and John Krueger.
Surviving are her only daughter, Kim (Ron) Shaw of LaPorte; two grandchildren, Briana (Brian) Scanlon and Lauren Shaw; and one great-grandchild, Wyatt C. Scanlon.
A funeral celebrating her life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 27, at Bethany Lutheran Church, LaPorte, with Pastor Dennis Meyer officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday, March 27, from 4 to 6 p.m. and on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the service. Burial will be at Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte, following the service. Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte, is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bethany Lutheran Foundation, 102 G St., LaPorte, IN 46350.
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