Jackie G. “Jack” Meyer, 92, of Geneva, Indiana passed away Friday evening, Nov. 6, 2026, at Swiss Village in Berne.
He was born on Feb. 9, 1934, in Linn Grove, Indiana to Walter and Nola (Banter) Meyer. Jack was united in marriage to Helen (Wilson) Haines on Dec. 29, 1959 at the Linn Grove Christian Church and she preceded him in death on July 23, 1975. On July 13, 1994, he was united in marriage to Rachael (Stoltz) Hierholzer.
Jack was a veteran of the United States Army, being stationed in France before completing his service and being honorably discharged at the rank of Specialist 3rd Class.
He was a longtime member of the Cross Community Church in Berne. Prior to his membership at Cross, he was a member of the Linn Grove Christian Church until it was destroyed in the Palm Sunday Tornado of 1965. An active member of Cross Church, he was a former member of the Consistory Board as well as a longtime greeter and usher. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 468 in Berne and VFW Post #6846 in Geneva. Jack was actively involved in his community and believed deeply in giving back: he served on the MRE Cemetery Board for 10 years, as Trustee of French Township for eight years, on the Adams County Welfare Board for 20 years, on the Crimestoppers Board, chaired the building of the Veteran’s Memorial in Berne, and was a longtime coach for Little League and Pony League in Berne.
A lifelong farmer in French Township, Jack also had a rich life outside of work. Basketball came naturally to him; he excelled at the sport and made history as the first high school player in Adams County to score 1,000 points while playing as a Hartford Gorilla. He cherished spending time outdoors hunting, fishing, and enjoying nature, and he took great pride in the walnut trees planted on his property along S.R. 116. If you knew Jack, you knew he was a die-hard, devoted fan of the Cleveland Indians/Guardians, even participating in the team’s very first fantasy camp.
He is survived by his wife, Rachael Meyer of Geneva, Indiana; son, Mike Meyer of Berne, Indiana; daughter, Linda Brackin of Berne, Indiana; daughter, Susan (Darain) Schug of El Paso, Illinos; daughter, Teri (Kent) Liechty of Berne, Indiana; step-daughter, Cheryl (Jerry) Hower of Ossian, Indiana; step-daughter, Carmen (Allen) Ernst of Carmel, Indiana; step-daughter, Gail (Bob) Brown of Zionsville, Indiana; sister, Shirley (Jerrold) Neuenschwander of Berne, Indiana; five grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; 10 step-great-grandchildren; and eight step-great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to his first wife, Jack was preceded in death by a son, Brian Meyer, in infancy; step-daughter, Karen Eubank; a granddaughter, a step-granddaughter, and a brother, James Richard Meyer.
A funeral service for Jack will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, at the Cross Community Church in Berne, Indiana with Pastor Brad Buckley officiating. Burial will follow at MRE Cemetery in Berne with military graveside services to be conducted by the American Legion Post 468 and VFW Post 6846 Color Guard in conjunction with the US Army.
Family and friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Yager – Kirchhofer Chapel in Berne and one hour prior to the services on Friday at the church.
Preferred memorials are to the Geneva Fire Department; American Legion Post 468 in Berne; Swiss Village; or Stillwater Hospice.
Arrangements are by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Homes, Yager-Kirchhofer Chapel of Berne, Indiana.