Lillian Marie Meyer

Lillian Marie (Miller) Meyer, 95, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Kingsbury Assisted Living in Defiance. She was born on June 18, 1929, on her family’s farm near Ridgeville Corners, Ohio, to the late Arnold and Emma (Huner) Miller. On September 18, 1949, Lillian married the love of her life, Vernon Meyer, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Napoleon Township. They shared a beautiful life together until his passing on August 2, 2021. Lillian devoted her life to her family and faith. A dedicated homemaker, she worked alongside her husband on the farm, tending to daily chores, milking cows, and maintaining their home. She raised a large garden and canned vegetables and fruits and tended to her flower garden. She was a fantastic cook and made the best pies. She had a talent for sewing, creating handmade outfits for her grandchildren, and her delicate crocheted doilies were treasured gifts. A devoted member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Okolona, and carried those teachings into her home, instilling a deep love of the Lord in her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Debra (Jon) Grill, Joyce (Greg) Johnston, Karen (John) Helmke, and Elaine Talbert; grandchildren, Amy Grill, Matthew (Robin) Fronk, Jennifer (James) Gill, Ryan (Joey) Helmke, Kyle (Brittany) Helmke, Amber (Nick) Leskey, Tyler (Megan) Talbert, and Dakota Talbert (Maddison Miller); great grandchildren, Natalie, Emily, Brendan, Gabriel, Marissa, Ethan, Kayla, Sawyer, Anthony, and Lila; and great-great grandchildren, Livvy, Adalyn, and Rhett; and a sister-in-law, Alverna Miller. She was also preceded in death by grandson, Nathan Grill; sons-in-law, Mike Fronk and Jerry Talbert; and siblings, Rufina Basselman, Edmund Miller, Delbert Miller, Dorothy Hastedt, Victor Miller, and Harlan Miller. Visitation will be held on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 3-8 p.m. at Rodenberger-Gray Funeral Home, Napoleon, Ohio and Sunday from 12-1 p.m. at the church. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Okolona. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials contributions can be directed to Bethlehem Lutheran Church or Napoleon Filling Home of Mercy.

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Lillian Marie Meyer

June 18, 1929 - February 18, 2025