Diane Sue Meyer, 64, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2015 at IU Health La Porte Hospital.
Sue was born in DeKalb, IL on December 10, 1950 to Peter and Evelyn (Bernahl) Vitkus.
On August 16, 1975, she married Dennis H. Meyer who survives. Also surviving are her beloved children, Rebecca (Robert "B.J.") McCuaig and granddaughter of La Porte and Aaron (Cassie) Meyer of Jasper, IN; parents, Peter and Evelyn Vitkus of Carmel, IN; and brother, Daniel Vitkus of Carmel, IN. She was preceded in death by her brother, Charlie Vitkus.
Woman of faith, daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and gifted teacher. As a second grade teacher she inspired thousands of students. She had passion for “Girls on the Run”, after-school programs, confirmation classes, Bible studies, and a devotion to walk daily with Jesus. She was stunningly beautiful and warmed any room she walked in with her smile and her laugh. She touched countless lives and was happy knowing her Lord was watching. Though many mourn her passing, her life will continue to be an example for others to follow. When some asked why she wasn’t healed by prayer she would say, “I was”. She was kept safe from suffering and was cured long ago from sin. She was loved beyond words every second we had with her. We grieve yet she rejoices.
A cremation committal has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, December 19, 2015 at Bethany Lutheran Church. A time of visitation will take place from 9:30 AM until the time of service on Saturday at the church. Burial will take place at Carmel Cemetery at a later time. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to Bethany Lutheran Church, 102 "G" St., La Porte, IN 46350; First Step of La Porte, 3240 Monroe St., La Porte, IN 46350; Girls on the Run of Northwest Indiana, 9824 Terrace Ct, Highland, IN 46322; CASA, 1005 Michigan Ave., La Porte, IN 46350; or La Porte Education Development Foundation, 1921 A Street, La Porte, IN 46350.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.