Edward J. Moyer

July 15, 1938 – April 6, 2022

Edward J. Moyer, 83, of Hillsboro, passed away on April 6, 2022, at Franciscan Hospital in Crawfordsville, Ind.

He was born on July 15, 1938, at home, in Ardmore, a small community just outside South Bend, Ind., the youngest of three children of Joseph Harold and Velma Irene Mays Moyer, the others being Loretta Ann and Jeannette Irene.

Mr. Moyer graduated from James Whitcomb Riley High School in 1956. Following graduation, he attended Indiana University-South Bend for one year. In May 1957, he 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, Mr. Moyer enrolled in IU Bloomington for another year, having also attended classes at the University of Maryland during his military career.

He met Barbara Felty on a blind date on New Year’s Eve, 1961. They married on Aug. 11, 1962, at Lydick United Brethren Church. From this marriage, two children were born: Edward Moyer Jr. and Margaret Irene Moyer.

Mr. Moyer and his family came to Hillsboro with his promotion in 1979 to the local Wickes Lumber Yard manager. Upon its closing in 1984, he 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 his wife 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, Ind.

Mr. Moyer 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.

Mr. Moyer 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; his son was appointed to complete that term.

Survivors include his son, Ed Jr.; daughters-in-law Holly and Kelly; grandchildren Hannah, Benjamin, Mitchell Jr., Olivia, Jason and Ellyssa; great-grandchildren Wylie, Lewis and Vera; many nieces and nephews, grandnieces and nephews, and great-grandnieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara in Dec. 2020 and their daughter Meg in October 2001; parents; sisters Loretta Ann (Ernest) Laureys, of New Carlisle, Ind. and Jeannette Irene Allen Nickerson of Phoenix, Ariz.

On July 30th, 2022, both Mr. Moyer and his wife are scheduled to be laid to rest in the Kingsbury Cemetery in LaPorte County, Ind. A celebration of life is scheduled to be held for Mr. Moyer the following day at the D’Alier Center in Veedersburg, Ind.

Memorials may be directed to the family at PO Box 402, Hillsboro, Ind. 47949, to help offset final expenses.