John L. Altmeyer
August 27, 1941 ~ September 18, 2016
John L. Altmeyer, 75, Camby, passed away September 18, 2016. Mr. Altmeyer was born August 27, 1941, in Indianapolis, to the late John H. and Ruth (Covey) Altmeyer.
John attended Decatur Central and Martinsville High Schools. He enjoyed a 34-year career at Navistar (International Harvester), retiring in 2004 as a machine repairman. He was a member of Valley Mills Christian Church. Additionally, John was an avid fisherman and looked forward to an annual fishing trip to Canada and more recently Minnesota. He also enjoyed music and playing the guitar. John will be missed by loving family and many friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Laura Altmeyer and one brother, Robert Altmeyer.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Joe (Whitaker) Altmeyer, to whom he was united in marriage July 15, 1961; one daughter, Tonia Kitchen of Mooresville; sister, Freida Jones of Spencer; one grandson, Jake Spenser Kitchen (Kaitlin); great grandson, Ethan Jay Kitchen.
Friends and family will gather Tuesday, September 20, 2016, 4 to 7 p.m. in the chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. The funeral service to celebrate the life of John Altmeyer will begin at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 21, 2016, in Valley Mills Christian Church, 5555 S. Kentucky Ave., Indianapolis. Burial will follow in Gosport Cemetery at 2 p.m. on Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the church; envelopes will be provided. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Cindy Abner sent a virtual gift in memory of John L. Altmeyer
Betty, may God send the comforter to be with you and the family. My heart goes out to all of you. I am praying for you. Love you guys, Cindy Abner
I’ll miss his kindness, his warmth, his storytelling, his humor and the way he got the most out of every laugh he took. And I’ll remember the many times he commented on how lucky he was to have such an amazing wife and how she was always his inspiration to be a better man. John Lee, you have left a lifetime of wonderful memories that the countless number of people you have touched can relive and enjoy forever. May God Bless you, Betty and the entire family. Dan Robbins
Sadly we are losing a happy and gentle man. We miss our playing music with John and visiting with he and Betty.Time slips away from us , and we often thought to contact John and get together, but something always happened. Betty and the rest of the family will be in our prayers. Get the big fish and sing with the Angels in Heaven John. RIP! God Bless! Bill and Carol Coop
I’m very sorry for your loss. The Bible can offer much comfort at this difficult time. John 5:28, 29 says, “Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life.” For more information please go to http://www.JW.org.