Adolph "Sonny" Meyer

Adolph J. “Sonny” Meyer age 86 of Newport, Ohio died on Tuesday October 20, 2020 at his home.  He was born September 17, 1934 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Julius J. & Louise F. (Fiely) Meyer.  He married Joan Utz on August 3, 1957 in St. Michael Church, Fort Loramie, Ohio.  She survives in Newport.  He is also survived by children: Michael Meyer & friend Juli Barlage, Newport, Walter & Kathleen Meyer, Newport, Jean & Kevin Borchers, Russia, Janet & Mike Siegel, Fort Loramie, daughter-in-law Tammy & Tony Heitbrink, Minster , 15 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, sister Shirley & Harold Balster, St Henry, in-laws: Charlene Meyer, Newport, Linda Meyer, New Bremen, Rita Utz, Fort Loramie and Betty Bayne, Sidney.  He was preceded in death by sons: Dale Meyer, Donald Meyer, siblings: Marilyn & Joe Caprara, Clifford Meyer, Robert Meyer, Carolyn & Bob Boerger, William Meyer, Delbert Meyer, in-laws, James & JoAnn Utz, Michael Utz and Mary Jean Utz.   Sonny was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Newport, where he was also a lector, choir member and a member of the Men’s Sodality.  He was veteran of the US Army during the Korean War and a member of the Fort Loramie American Legion, Knights of Columbus, Russia, Catholic War Veterans, Sidney Rotary Club and the Fort Loramie Athletic Boosters.  He was the founder of Meyer's Garage in March of 1964 and reactivated the Newport Sportsman’s Club, provided support for the Coonskin Cap Brigade, Ducks Unlimited & Wilson Hospice.  He was also instrumental in establishing the relationship between the Newport Sportsman’s Club and Country Concert.  Sonny was a Cynthian Twp Trustee and a past Shelby County Commissioner for 2 terms from 1985 to 1993.  Sonny was an avid trapshooter and a lifetime member of the Amateur Trapshooting Association and the 16 yard Class A State Champion in 1992 and the 23 yard Handicap State Champion in 1992.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 AM on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Newport.  Burial with full military honors will follow at Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery.  Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Russia from 3 to 8 PM on Thursday, October 22 and from 9 to 10 AM on Friday. Visitors will be asked to follow CDC guidelines. In lieu of flowers the family requests donation to Wilson Hospice or charity of donor’s choice. Condolences for the family may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com .