Meinert, Glen

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• Obituary: 28 Jun 2010

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Obituary:
Glen Meinert, 84, Kaukauna, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2010, at St. Paul Home in Kaukauna. Glen was born in Kaukauna, on Dec. 3, 1925, son of the late Henry and Mathilda (Perleberg) Meinert. During World War II, he served in the United States Navy and upon his return, took up a pipefitting apprenticeship at Thilmany Pulp and Paper. Glen retired from Thilmany after 44 dedicated years.
Glen was married to the former Arlette Blaha and she preceded him in death in 2000. He was also a member of the Kaukauna American Legion Post #41 and Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church. In his younger years, he enjoyed fishing and bowling, and always looked forward to visiting Ellen when she lived in Chippewa Falls. Most of all, he loved to spend time with his children and granddaughters.
Glen is survived by two children, Mark Meinert, Kaukauna, and his special friend, Peggy Stone; and Beth (Doug) Olson, Freedom; two granddaughters, Michelle and Karissa Meinert; a sister, Gladys Giebisch, Menasha; and three sisters-in-law, Dolores Meinert, Kaukauna; Vivian (Dan) Sachs, New London; and Norrine (Doug) Devenport, West Bend; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Arlette, in 2000; a daughter, Ellen, in 2008; a brother, Art; and a sister, Jean (Harold) Frederick.
The Christian Funeral for Glen will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at TRINITY EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, 804 Grignon Street in Kaukauna, with the Rev. Karl Schultz officiating. Military honors will follow the worship service. Interment will be in Highland Memorial Park. Friends may call directly at the church on Tuesday afternoon from 4:30 p.m. until the time of the service.
The family would like to extend their thanks to everyone at St. Paul Elder Services and Heartland Hospice for their compassion and excellent care of Glen. Your kindness will never be forgotten.
Fargo Funeral Home
400 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Kaukauna 920-766-6200

Glen married Blaha, Arlette G. 1 Sep 1951, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Arlette (daughter of Blaha, John J. and Christianson, Elsie L.) was born 28 Oct 1927, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; died 14 Jul 2000, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]