Ralph F. Meyer, 72, of Greensburg/Napoleon, passed away on December 4, 2024. He was born on May 16, 1952, in Batesville, Indiana, the son of Donald and Jo Ann Brownell Meyer. Ralph was a 1970 graduate of Jac-Cen-Del High School. He was a farmer and cattleman all his life, and he co-owned Meyer Family Angus. He was an over-the-road driver for Batesville Casket Company for 28 years.

Ralph was a life member of the Napoleon Volunteer Fire Company, having been active on the roster for 58 years in various capacities, including arson investigator, emergency medical responder, driving instructor, and a past fire chief. Ralph was a member of the Smyrna Lutheran Church and the Southern Indiana Angus Association. Ralph was an electrician for many years for Meyerrose Electric, did excavation for Gene Eaton & Son Excavation, was a seed rep for O’s Gold Seed, and most recently worked at Letts Hardware doing equipment sales. He was created with a servant’s heart and dedicated his free time to helping the community in many ways.

Ralph was known by many; he didn’t know a stranger, and he always had a story to tell. Ralph loved to watch Jac-Cen-Del basketball games. He could frequently be heard in the stands disagreeing with the officials and, after the game, he would high-five and congratulate the athletes. He was always supportive and super proud of his grandchildren; he never missed an opportunity to talk about them and their accomplishments.

He was always a familiar face at the county fair. From being a 10-year 4-H member to becoming a tractor project leader and leader of the Napoleon 4-H Country Club for 28 years, Ralph could always be seen around the fairgrounds. He shared his love of cattle with any youth who wanted to learn.

Ralph’s final act of service was to be an organ donor. Based on his donation, he was able to help an estimated 100-150 people.

His survivors include his daughter, Angela Chambers; sons, Steve (Brandy) Meyer and Ryan (Latisha) Meyer; grandchildren, Austin (Hannah) Chambers, Ashley Chambers, Julia Meyer, Logan Meyer, Kaiden Meyer, and Christopher Meyer; sister, Susie (Bill) Whitworth; and brother, Kim (Judy) Meyer. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Judith Witkemper.