Charlotte May Huffmeyer, 98, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Aspen Place Health Campus in Greensburg, IN. She was born February 10, 1927, the daughter of Alphonse and Cleona (Gardner) Tichenor. She married Calvin Huffmeyer on April 27, 1946 and they spent 64 years together until his death on March 1, 2010.
Charlotte was a shining example of faith and often professed her love for Jesus Christ. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and loving Grammy to all her 26 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. She was an example of hard work and perseverance on the farm. She and her husband, Calvin, milked cows for many years, farmed the ground, and she helped in any way she could. Her special job was to wash the milkers and she spoke about it often. She was an excellent cook and could make a meal of nothing special and taste delicious. She taught many of us about gardening, canning and butchering. She also loved to quilt and made many, many beautiful handmade quilts of which she gave to her family members. A treasured lasting memory of her extraordinary talents. Family was her heart’s delight and she treasured every moment with her loved ones. She’s leaving behind a legacy of love and unforgettable memories.
She is survived by her children: Ronald (Carol) Huffmeyer, Elaine (Danny) Ortman, Gerald (Jenny) Huffmeyer, and Edward (Cindy) Huffmeyer; grandchildren: Daryl (Tricia) Huffmeyer, Benjamin (Darla) Ortman, Jed (Alison) Ortman, Tim (Terri) Huffmeyer, Joey (Sabrina) Ortman, Chris Huffmeyer, Erin (Brad) Voss, Adam (Lauren) Huffmeyer, Jonathan (Josey) Huffmeyer, and Ashton (Shane) Akridge. She will also be missed by 26 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, and 2 siblings: Bonnie Evans and Sally Weber.
Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents; an infant brother, Lowell; her husband, Calvin Huffmeyer; granddaughter, Stephanie Huffmeyer; siblings: Leona Amrhein Burley, Margaret Miller, Georgetta Hert, Zelma Barnes, Mary Barnes, and John Tichenor.
Visitation for family and friends will be held at St. John’s United Church of Christ (Huntersville) on Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 12:00 pm. Burial will follow at St. John’s UCC Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to St. John’s UCC Cemetery or Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.
Please feel free to leave a memory or message of comfort for Charlotte’s family in the online guestbook.