MOYER, Edward J
Source: Maus Funeral Home
Hillsboro: Edward J. Moyer, 83, of Hillsboro, passed away on April 6th, 2022, at Franciscan Hospital in Crawfordsville, Indiana.
Born July 15th, 1938, at home, in Ardmore, a small community just outside South Bend, Indiana, he was the youngest of three children of Joseph Harold and Velma Irene Mays Moyer, the others being: Loretta Ann and Jeannette Irene. Ed graduated from James Whitcomb Riley High School in 1956. Following graduation, Ed attended Indiana University-South Bend for one year.
In May 1957, Ed enlisted in the U. S. Air Force for four years, with assignments in Texas, Korea, and Andrews AFB, Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C. Following his honorable discharge, he enrolled in IU Bloomington for another year, having also attended classes at the University of Maryland during his military career.
Ed met Barbara Felty on a blind date on New Year's Eve, 1961. They married on August 11th, 1962, at Lydick United Brethren Church. To this marriage, two children were born: Edward Moyer Jr., b. July 17th, 1963; and Margaret Irene Moyer, b. March 30th, 1965.
Ed and his family came to Hillsboro with his promotion in 1979 to the local Wickes Lumber Yard manager. Upon its closing in 1984, Ed worked for several companies, including Furrow Bldg. Materials and the Videoland chain of stores in Lafayette, where he served on their corporate staff. He and Barb were avid vendors at flea markets throughout Indiana and Illinois. For decades during the summer months, they pursued their passion and made many friends, two of which endured over 40 years, notably Carol and Harvey Evans, from Merrillville, Indiana.
Ed Jr's 1st marriage was to Kelly Connerton in 1993, resulting in two grandchildren added our family. Hannah Marie Moyer was born on July 9th, 1998, and Benjamin Edward Moyer on April 2nd, 2001. They divorced in 2014.
His 2nd marriage to Holly Haas in 2020 brought grandchildren Olivia, Jason, and Ellyssa, plus great-grandchildren Lewis and Vera.
Margaret's (Meg's) 1st marriage to Mitchell W. Beck added Mitchell W. Beck Jr. to our family. They divorced, and her 2nd marriage was to Scott Alkire in 1996.
Mitchell ended up working in the oil industry in northern Louisiana, where he met and married Lacy Gerbine. To that union was born Wylie James Beck.
Ed was an avid fan of genealogy and computers, taking pride in helping others in both of these areas. Having worked with computers since the mid-1970s, his experience benefited many people over the years. He also enjoyed gardening and working around the house.
He was active in local politics, serving as the Democrat Precinct Committeeman of Cain Township for many years. After being appointed to serve out the term of a previous Hillsboro Town Council member, he was elected to two additional terms in his own right. His deteriorating health caused his resignation early into his second term; Ed Jr. was appointed to complete that term.
Ed was preceded in death by his wife Barbara in December 2020 and their daughter Meg in October 2001; by his parents, sisters, Loretta Ann (Ernest) Laureys, of New Carlisle, IN, Jeannette Irene Allen Nickerson of Phoenix, AZ.
He is survived by his son, Ed Jr., daughters-in-law Holly and Kelly, grandchildren Hannah, Benjamin, Mitchell Jr., Olivia, Jason, and Ellyssa, and great-grandchildren Wylie, Lewis, and Vera. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews, grandnieces and nephews, and great-grandnieces and nephews.
On July 30th, 2022, both Ed and Barb will be laid to rest in the Kingsbury Cemetery in LaPorte County, Indiana. A celebration of life will be held for Ed the following day at the D'Alier Center in Veedersburg, IN. Anyone wishing memorials may direct them to the family at PO Box 402, Hillsboro, IN 47949, to help offset final expenses.
NOTE: Ed was one of the most precious person I've ever known. He began this GenWeb site - he had it for maybe 6-7 years - I had Montgomery & Parke to begin with (still have MoCo but not Parke anymore) but my family is mainly from Fountain so told him if he ever wanted to get rid of it if he would trust me with it, I'd try to take care of it. He e-mailed me one day and said, "Yep, ready to give it to you - I need to spend my time on the library as I'm not doing justice to the page. You can!" He never complained so guess I have - sure miss Ed - great person and super genealogist and he & his crew made the little library that could a great steaming place !
