Vernon L. Meisinger
Ken, You have my sincere sympathy for your loss. I don't ever remember talking to your dad where he wasn't smiling and nothing less than friendly and gracious. He opened his home up to your friends as if it was their own. My fond memories are too many to count. David
Dave Downey
Marion
IA
Rob, so sorry to hear of the passing of your Father, our sincere condolences to you and your family, Joe and Diane Losch.
Joe and Diane Losch
cedar rapids
IA
Sue and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We are sorry for your loss. With Love, Sheila, Kenn and Sadie Perry
Sheila Perry
Niwot
CO
My prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Mike, Al, Jim and I played a lot of golf together the past two summers. We had a lot of laughs with our dumb lucky shots. It was always a contest as to whether Mike or Jim would get the last quip in when it came time to putt. I will miss him.
Molly Zach
Cedar Rapids
IA
Rosemary and family- Our sincerest sympathy to you and your family. Mike was certainly a man who enjoyed life. Our prayers go out to you and we will be here for you. Pat and Sandy Murphy
Pat & Sandy Murphy
Cedar Rapids
IA
Uncle Mike has truly been an inspiration to me throughout my life. He had many great qualities and I always looked forward to the times we would spend together. My deepest sympathies go out to the entire family. He will be truly missed! Don Meisinger
Don and Barbara Meisinger
Albuquerque
NM
Dear Neighbors, Our hearts and prayers are with all of you at this very sad time. The Foxes have so many,many fond memories of Mike and all of you. Seems like a few years ago that there was a path from our house to yours!Mike and our Cindy with their so called marriage at Regis, Rob and Jeff doing just about everything they could think of(good and bad) Just kidding!!! And of course Ken and Mike always the best of friends, I think Michelle even spent a few nights at your home.Rosie you were always the best Mom and Mike the best Dad. Our kids just loved spending time with your family. Can't forget the Fourth of July neighborhood picnics and parades!! What great Friends you are and you will always be in some of our greatest memories. We are so happy that Mike joined our All Saints family(even tho he was already a member)We love you all and know that Mike is not gone he's just joining our other friends at a Big Party in heaven!!
Bernie and Len Fox
Cedar Rapids
IA
To the Meisinger family, I am truely sorry for the loss of your husband,father and grandfather. I have such great memories growing up just behind the Meisinger's. We would always "cut" through the back yard to each others homes, we had a well worn pathway that we used. I loved the little play house in your backyard, the trampoline, your pool table in the basement and of course trick-or-treating at the Meisingers was the best of all. Mrs. Meisinger dressed like a witch and Mr. Meisinger hiding in the closet to scare us all. Your home has always been such a great memory of mine especially at Halloween. Just a few years ago on Halloween night I rang the Meisingers doorbell just for old times sake. Of course Rosemary and Mike invited me in and welcomed me as if I was the little girl coming to visit like I used to. The Meisingers home was always a second home to me growing up. When Ken would have Mike over I would beg to go too and I was always welcome. I will cherish those memories forever! During the past few years I had the privilage to take care of Mike the times he was at St. Lukes. Even though he was there for his illness he would always smile, give me a hug and joke around with me. Even if he was just waking up from surgery, he always had a warm smile for me. He will be greatly missed by everyone who was blessed to have known him. Love to you all!
Michelle Fox
CEDAR RAPIDS
IA
Rob, Barb and I would to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family for your loss. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Warren & Barbara Bigelow
Iowa City
IA
Rob, Julie & Kayla, Our thoughts are with you and the rest of your family this week. Mike was blessed to have you as family as I know you feel blessed to have had him. Laura, Jack, Owyn & Zoee Noble
Laura Noble
Iowa City
IA
Dear Sue, Rose, and all -We are sending our condolences from San Antonio Texas. Mike Meisinger loved life. It was evident that he loved his family even more. My fondest recollections of him include his magnificent sense of humor in the middle of the night at a hotel in Cedar Rapids when John and Sue were married. John's family may have been a tad too rambunctious. Mike was there smoothing things over with the hotel management and encouraging the celebration to continue, albeit at a "lower roar!" I also remember a visit to San Antonio with a small side trip to Enchanted Rock. After a long drive, we found the park to be closed. We had our picnic on the side of a road and Mike's good humor and positive attitude saved what could have been a disappointing afternoon. Mike seemed like the kind of guy who would frequently "save the day." We wish you much peace in the coming days. In addition, we hope that memories of wonderful days spent together with Mike will warm your hearts when your sadness at his loss is greatest. with love and affection for the Meisinger family--- from John, Jeanette, Deb, Katie and Dennis
Deb, Dennis and Katie
San Antonio
TX
Over the years our families would come and go but I always knew if Uncle Vernon was coming I would get a great big old bear hug. Oh how I am going to miss those hugs!!!! What a truly fun loving man! I feel so blessed to have had him in my life. I can only imagine how wonderful it must have been to have him as a husband,father and grandpa. He will be missed!
Karen Lepp
Omaha
NE
Mrs. Meisinger, Michael, Rob, Susan and Ken, There are so many wonderful memories I have throughout the years that include time spent with your family. When we all moved to Woodstock, and we had nowhere to go for Thanksgiving,(American and Canadian) your house was one of my favorite places to spend these holidays, along with the Daly's and the Bees family. And your Dad was always the one smiling and telling all the jokes to keep us kids wondering, and the adults forever laughing. I even had my first glass of diluted wine at your house! The bonds that were formed during those early years only grew stronger as all the kids grew, moved out and had our own families. The adults remained forever true to each other. Your parents never lost touch with mine and were there for my Dad as we celebrated his 70th birthday, your Dad helping us "roast" him, with his funny stories. And of course in the midst of tragedy, there he was again to offer sympathy and support to my parents when we lost our dear Nancy! I will never forget him and the smiles he brought to just our small knit group let alone the smiles he must have brought to so many! Now that your dear husband, dad and grandfather has been called to accept his eternal reward, I pray that all of you find the may you as a family find comfort and peace in knowing that he is making all the angels and saints smile and laugh in heaven! God Bless you, Diane Palumbo Kellett
Diane Palumbo Kellett
St. Louis
MO
Rosemary - You have our sympathy and condolences on the loss of your husband. May you know you are thought of during this time of mourning. Dwight/Hughes Nursery and Landscaping
Dwight Hughes
Cedar Rapids
IA
Mrs. Meisinger, Mike, Sue, Rob, Ken and Extended Family: My heart goes out to you today as I have learned of the loss of your husband, father, and grandfather. Having known Sue, his only daughter, since 1st grade, I have wonderful memories of time spent at their loving home. I know how proud he was of his children and how much he loved his grandchildren. Like Rosemary, Mike has made such a difference in the lives of others, always with warmth, a smile and an encouraging word. He will be missed by many. With deepest sympathy,
Marie (Taylor) Tarr
Columbia
MO
As sad and heart broken as this time may find you- Rosemary, Rob and family I want you to know I cant stop thinking of some great memories of your husband and dad. To this day I have never tasted a better barbeque hamburger than on his round charcoal grill. I remember breaking out the garage window and thinking as I was walking home through the backyard crying-will I ever get one of those late Saturday afternoon barbeque burgers again. Of course I did and I think the next night he made Rob and I play basketball in the basement on our knees against my brother and Ken as that was what he thought was fair. Although I still think it was my sentence for the busted window. He also had the best hot lather shaving creme of any dad in town. He loved his wife and kids and although I never knew it he was teaching us all a lesson in life. Thanks for the memories and even more the lessons that will last a lifetime. We will miss you but never forget you.
Jeff and Susie Fox and Family
Crystal Lake
IL
Dear Sue and family- My sincere sympathy and prayers for peace and comfort to you all during this time. Patty O'Brien Kelly ( Regis HS '77)
Patty O'Brien Kelly
Lake Worth
FL
My prayers and thoughts are with you. Mike's smile and kindness always made my day while working at Hy-Vee.
Heather
Marion
IA
Mike Jr. and Family, So sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. He was always so friendly when I was at your house. He always agreed with a smile when I asked if I could put him as a reference on a job that I was applying for. He will be missed! Kathy (Maas) Klotz
Kathy Klotz
Seward
NE
Ken - So sorry to hear about your father's passing. Cherish the memories and know that many thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Peace always,
Jackie (Draker) Bailey
IA
My prayers are with all of you as you say goodbye to a truly wonderful father, husband, grandfather, and man that Ken and I so fondly referred to as V-9! I was always inspired by his constant smile, sharp sense of humor, and deeply evident commitment to a truly wonderful family! May you find comfort in the memory that a man's legacy is truly evident by what he has left behind, and that there could be no finer legacy than the wonderful example of a kind, loving, and infinitely generous family as the Meisinger's. I am truly a better person for knowing all of the Meisinger's, especially Big Mike!
Michael Fox
Marion
IA
I will always remember Mike. He was always competitive no matter what you were playing, golf, pool, or poker. Even though I haven't seen you, Rosemary and Mke since Jo died, I would always look for you in Hy Vee every time I went there. We are all going to miss him.
Dave Brost
Cedar Rapids
IA
To the entire Meisinger family, we send our love. I'm sad my children and husband never got to know your dad/husband the way I did. You were like a second family to me during college, and Rosemary & Mike joked that they were my "other parents." How lucky I was! Mike's sense of humor and nurturing nature were unbeatable. And the way he and Rosemary treated each other and their children was inspiring to me. I'm sorry such a wonderful person is no longer here with us, but he definitely remains in many hearts -- I know he very much will be forever in mine!
Marianne, Randy, Kevin and Tierney Shay
Oakdale
MN
Sue, Your Dad was a wonderful person with a heart full of joy and laughter for all to see. I'm so sorry for your loss and you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Hougnon Benjamin
Edina
MN
Meisinger family, please accept my condolences. I hung out with Ken a lot in high school and the generosity of the Meisingers during those years was unparalleled. It didn't seem to matter if visits to the their household were impromptu or planned events, they almost always resulted in a grilled ribeye and a choice of at least 3 sides. I'm glad I, along with my dad, were able to get a few rounds of golf in with Mr Meisinger over the the last 2 summers. He had a great sense of humor and was as much fun to golf with as anyone I've ever played with. He was also tough, not letting chemo treatments get in the way of his tee times. He will be missed.
Jon Mentzer
Denver
CO
Rob, You and your family have my deepest condolances on the passing of your father. You will all be in my prayers. If you ever need anything don't hesitate to call.
Joel Snetzler
Cedar Rapids
IA
Ken, My condolences on the loss of your father. Although I never met him, from reading the other entries, you must have gotten your great sense of humor from him. Remember the good time you shared. Peace.
Steve Kollasch
Clive
IA
Rob, Ellen Flethcher Tarry told me about your father's passing. I'm so sorry. After my son's death, I found peace knowing that he was with people we love. Hope you find peace too. Sharon
Sharon Bobenhouse Murrer
Matthews
NC
Sorry to hear about Mike. My thoughts are with his family. I always enjoyed working and visiting with Mike at Link-Belt. He was a great man. He will truly be missed.
Wayne Bierman
The Villages
FL
Mike and Family, My mom sent the obituary on Mr. Meisinger. His picture and the beautiful and heartfelt obituary brought back great memories. My thoughts are with you all during this tough time. He was a special man and will be greatly missed. He left behind wonderful kids as a great legacy.