Della Anna Meyer, age 93 of Batesville, IN passed away Tuesday, March 05, 2013 at St. Andrews Health Campus in Batesville. Born March 13, 1919 in Batesville, she was the daughter of William & Dora (Selke) Beinke. Della married Clarence Meyer on August 31, 1940 at St. John United Church of Christ, Huntersville.
Like most women of this era, Della loved gardening, tending to her flowers, canning, sewing & quilting. At Easter, she always made matching dresses for her daughters. Della was a member of St. John UCC, Huntersville, where she was also a member of the Loyal Workers. Della & her husband visited the sick and elderly of their church for many years. They were also instrumental in setting up the harvest Home display in church each fall, providing most of the produce. She was also a member of the Post Teen Home Economics Club. Most of all, Della loved being with her grandchildren.
Della will be truly missed by her sons Donald (Suzette) Meyer of Columbus, IN and Wallace (Eunice) Meyer of Osgood, IN; daughters LaVonne (Gayle) Sarringhaus of Batesville, IN, DeVota (Gary) Weberding and LuCinda (John) Wilhelm both of Sunman, IN; 17 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren & 3 great great grandchildren; sister Hilda Thie. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant sister Bertha Beinke, 3 grandchildren & 1 great granddaughter.
Visitation, Friday, March 8, 2013 from 4-7pm at Meyers Funeral Home, Batesville, IN. Funeral Services, Saturday, March 9, 2013, 11:00am at St. John UCC, Huntersville with burial to follow in St. John Church Cemetery. Rev. David Johnston officiating.
Memorials may be given to St. John UCC c/o the Funeral Home. Online condolences at www.meyersfuneralhomes.com