This obituary is different from most – because I, Norma Moyer am writing it for myself.
When my loved ones before me passed away, I was usually involved in writing “the passing”. It was sad and very hard to do this so soon. So… I want to do this for Debbie and Jimmy.
I, Norma (Rosenauer) Moyer, 90, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025 at Vintage Gardens. I had been on hospice for the last couple of months.
I lived here in St. Joseph my whole life – except for a 2 year stay in Japan with my husband in ’57-’59 while he was in the Navy.
I married James Dalton Moyer Sr. in 1954 after graduating from Lafayette High School in 1953.
Jim and I had 3 children – Debbie, Cindy and Jim Jr.
From this wonderful marriage of 58 years, there are 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren and a special person Roger Merritt who passed away in 2015. Lots of cousins, nieces, nephews, and in-laws.
I was preceded in death by my loving mother, brother and sister.
My family meant everything to me. I loved family dinners and my very favorite place to be was Roaring River State Park for over 50 years. I and all my family camped there each year. Next to camping, I loved to dance.
I was a member of St. Joseph Cathedral Catholic Church and active in the Lafayette 1953 Class Reunion Committee.
I worked for 38 years at Merritt’s Office Systems and retired when my husband became ill in 2010. Jim passed away in 2011. I thank God for a great family, a good life and good friends. I thank each of you and forgive me for any hurt I caused.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 A.M. Monday, November 3, St. Joseph Cathedral Catholic Church. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. Parish Rosary 4:00 P.M. Sunday with visitation to follow until 6:00 P.M., Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Wounded Warrior Project or a charity of your choice.
