In Memory
Natalie Ann (Niswonger) Meyer
Natalie Ann Meyer, age 92 of Union, MI, formerly of South Bend, died at 3:20 pm, Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Hubbard Hill Estates after a short illness. She was born November 3, 1931 in Dayton, OH to James Omer and Mary Elizabeth (Waggoner) Niswonger. Ann grew up on a Dairy Farm in Ohio. She graduated from Manchester University and received her Masters Degree at University of Notre Dame in education. It was at Manchester, that she met Alton "Skip" Meyer, who she married in 1950 in Brookville, OH.
Ann and Skip lived in South Bend and Long Lake for many years. They spent winters in Polk County, FL. Ann was a teacher at South Bend Lasalle High School, Studebaker Elementary and O'Brien Elementary. She retired in 1986 at the age of 55. Ann was raised in the Church of the Brethren. She enjoyed reading, bird watching, and music. She played the trombone, violin and piano. Ann enjoyed cooking Sunday night dinners for her family.
Ann is survived by her husband, Skip; daughters, Brenna (Sam) Sheets, Becca (Steve) Neff, both of Nappanee; grandchildren, Stephani Neff, Nappanee, Corinne (Will) Fields, Carmel, Samantha (Mamoon) Wilson-Raza, Mishawaka, Sonya (Aaron) Wolfe, Nappanee; 8 great grandchildren; and sisters, Mary Jane Dennie, Winter Haven, FL and Patti Lynn Dieg, Bellview, WA. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Jesse Lee Sheets.
Family and friends may call for one hour prior to the 2:00 pm Funeral Service, Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. Rev. Frank Ramirez will officiate and burial will be in Southlawn Cemetery, South Bend.
Memorial contributions may be given to American Cancer Society.
Posted online on November 28, 2023
Published in South Bend Tribune
11/28/2023 EJS
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