James L. "Jim" Meng
James L. “Jim” Meng, 89 of Tipton, died at 5:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Tipton. Jim was born in Genoa, Ohio on July 26, 1929 to Louis J. & Caroline (Heinsohn) Meng. He married Martha A. Protzman on September 14, 1957 and she survives.
Jim had worked at Oakes Manufacturing and later worked at Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. as an Agricultural Engineer, retiring in 2009 after a 43 year career. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and the American Legion. He was a past member of the Kiwanis, Rotary and Tipton Elks Lodge. He served in the U.S. Army from 1951-53 during the Korean War where he received a Purple Heart. Jim was a graduate of Genoa High School and The Ohio State University.
Survivors besides his wife Marty include four children, Timothy J. Meng, Ft. White, Florida, Mark D. Meng, Fishers, Mary A. Meng, Clive, Iowa and Emma L. Teyema, Fishers; one sister, Sr. Mary Damian, SND, Whitehouse, Ohio and one brother, Robert Meng and wife Marge, Genoa, Ohio. Jim also has three grandchildren, Madison Gruel, Natalie Teyema and Darian Meng.
A funeral mass for Jim will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 21 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 335 Mill Street, Tipton with Rev. Dennis Goth presiding. Burial with military honors will follow in St. John’s Cemetery, Tipton. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with a Wake and Rosary service at 7:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions in Jim’s memory may be made to the Building Fund at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.
Mark & Mary, I was sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. I know what you are and will be going through. It never is easy to loved one, having lost my mother 8 months ago tomorrow (19th), I still am struggling with it. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Marty & family,
I am truly sorry to hear of Jim’s death. I didn’t know him but I remember Marty from the days at the hospital working there, good ole TCMH days or should I say nights? My mom was Claretta Chadwell & I remember being on nights with you, I am sure you will remember her
I just wanted to express my condolences & please know you are in my thoughts & prayers.
Sincerely,
Penni Chadwell Barnes
So sorry for your loss, I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers for Jim, the family and friends. Jim was a good friend and coworker at Pioneer for many years. He will be missed by many people. May God comfort everyone at this time of sorrow.
I am sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss! Loved watching him and your mom going to Church! Much Love and Many Prayers
So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He lived life to the fullest and was the model of a good Christian life. We liked & admired him. Our condolences to Marty & family.
Dear Marty and Family,
I am very sorry to hear about Jim’s passing. Jim was a very great man and I enjoyed working with him for all those years at Pioneer. I was able to work with him on many international projects and got a chance to see how he touched the lives of many people around the world. I wittnessed many times how Jim would go above and beyond to do things to make the lives of people all over the world as easy as he could.He will be missed by many.
My wife Marilyn and I will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers during your time of sorrow.
With great fondness I will always remember Mr. Meng, and his family, from my years at St. John’s, Tipton. Through many years of selfless service to others, his was a life well-lived and an example of how we should all live our lives, for the common good. May he be at peace.
Our sincere condolences to Jim’s family. I was privileged to work with Jim on a number of international projects at Pioneer. The quality of Jim’s life was evident both in his work and in the interactions with colleagues both in the USA and internationally. He will be missed by many, many friends around the world. Thank you for sharing Jim with us.
My sincere condolences to Jim’s family. I worked with Jim on many Pioneer projects here in Asia . Jim was a True Gentlemen and like a father to many of the younger engineers in many Countries. He is fondly remembered.
Marty and Family,
So sorry and saddened to hear of Jim’s passing. I had the pleasure to work with Jim for many, many years at Pioneer. He was my early mentor during my years at Tipton and I appreciate his mentorship and friendship. Jim was loved and appreciated by so many in his professional career. He was a great man and will be missed. Our prayers and thoughts will be with you and your family.
Pat & Janene Parks
Sorry to after long time that Jim passing away. Thanks for You the time I could be wit You in Hungary! Learn a lot from You!