ROY BENNO MEYER
Roy Benno Meyer, age 65 of Batesville, died Tuesday December 1st, 2020. Born September 19, 1955, in Batesville, he is the son of Victor and Marie Meyer. He married Berna Barton on September 22, 1984. Together, they raised four daughters; Crystal, Jen, Melissa, and Nicole. He worked and lived on the family farm in St. Mary’s his entire life.
Roy had a passion for farming and the outdoors. He always said “find a job you love and you’ll never work a day in your life” and that is exactly what he did. Roy farmed wheat, corn, and beans and raised hogs and cattle, which gave him the nickname “Hogman.” He also loved his church and his family. He was known for his sense of humor, his boisterous laugh and infectious smile, and his kind, compassionate spirit. Roy was very involved in his community; participating in local 4-H activities, being active in St. Mary’s Preservation Society, managing St. Mary’s of the Rock cemetery, and was an active member on the Hoosier Hills Water Board. Roy’s hobbies included woodworking, fishing, gardening (especially sweet corn which was enjoyed by so many), making homemade wine, and spending time with his grandkids.
Roy was preceded in death by his father Victor Meyer, his mother Marie Meyer, and his brother Dennis Meyer. He is survived by his wife Berna Meyer, his four daughters Crystal Lawburgh (Reuel) of Greensburg, Jen Gray (Jerrod) of Batesville, Melissa Wenning (Ben) of Batesville, and Nicole Gross (Austin) of Greensburg; grandchildren Nora, Charlotte, Eliza, Lettie, Sylvie, Winnie, Everly, and Dean; brothers Eugene (Karen) Meyer of Brookville, Gary (Sue) Meyer of Batesville, John (Linda) Meyer of Batesville, Jerome (Nancy) Meyer of Batesville, Joe (April) Meyer of Batesville; and sisters Yvonne (Ronny) Schneider, Grace (Artie) Schneider, Mary Louise (Richard) Meyer, Eileen (Tim) Duff, Carolyn (Dale) Sorber, and Susan (Brad) Everage.
Private services will be held Friday, December 4, at St. Mary’s of the Rock Church with Rev. Carl Langenderfer officiating followed by burial in the church cemetery. The family requests memorials be made to St. Mary’s Church Preservation Fund or the Franklin County 4H and can be forwarded to Weigel Funeral Home, P.O. Box 36, Batesville, Indiana, 47006.