Thomas D. Meyer, 76, of Jackson Center, passed away Friday morning, Sept. 16, 2016, at his home.
He was born in Elwood, Ind., on Aug. 8, 1940, to the late Norbert and Alvira Hunstead Meyer.
He also was preceded in death by a brother, Rolland J. Meyer and two great-grandchildren.
He graduated in 1958 from Delphos St. John’s High School, and later attended the Toledo Barber College.
He worked many years as a barber and stylist, most recently at H M Hair in Lakeview.
In later years, he was a salesman for barber supplies. He enjoyed sports and especially watching his kids and grandkids play.
Tom was inducted into the Jackson Center Education Foundation Hall of Fame and was a founding member of the Jackson Center Athletic Boosters.
He loved his Airstream motorhome. He was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Rhine.
He married the former Judy Frankart on May 5, 1962, in Bascom, and she survives in Jackson Center. He is also survived by their children, Gail Wilges and Tony (Nancy) Meyer, both of Jackson Center, and Debra (Ken) Ihle and Matthew (Christa) Meyer, both of Anna; 14 grandchildren, Craig (Kim), Christen, Catie, Blaine, Zach (Emily), Drew, Nick, Alex, Pauline, Cassie, Maria (Drew), Jay (Kassi), Andrew and Emma; nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Robert (Marcia) Meyer of Dayton; a sister-in-law, Ady Meyer of Lima; a special brother-in-law, Gary (Jonna) Frankart of Alabama; and many nieces and nephews.
Calling is from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19, and from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, at the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home, 214 W. Pike St., Jackson Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Rhine.
Burial is at a later date in St. Lawrence Catholic Cemetery, Rhine.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wilson Home Health Hospice, 1083 Fairington Drive, Sidney, OH 45365 and to the Jackson Center Education Foundation (note in memo line for Tom & Judy Meyer Scholarship) Attn: Doug Burch, P.O. Box 46, Jackson Center, OH 45334.
Condolences may be expressed at www.edsfh.com.