Obituary of Lee Meiske

Lee John Meiske, the son of John and LaVaughn (Lill) Meiske, was born on November 19, 1958 in Hartley, Iowa. He was baptized on December 10, 1958 and confirmed June 10, 1973 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hartley where he continued to be a member. Lee attended the Hartley Community Schools and graduated from Hartley High School in 1977. He participated in FFA and Swing Choir while in high school. Lee loved mechanics and cars. He was employed at Arlo’s Service Station during his high school years. He had planned to enroll at Alexandria Technical College at Alexandria, Minnesota in the diesel program until the accident of October 26, 1977. After several months of hospitalization, he became a resident of the Hartley Community Memorial Hospital. Lee enjoyed listening to many sporting events including NASCAR racing. He enjoyed listening to music, scripture readings and devotions. He loved all the special attention and visits throughout the year but especially on his birthday. God had a plan for Lee and he touched many lives. They loved his smile. Lee was blessed to have had compassionate ministers, doctors, caregivers, family and friends. Lee gave us all the opportunity to realize how precious life is. Lee passed away on Monday, May 31, 2010 at the Hartley Community Memorial Health Center with his family present. Our family was blessed to have had Lee all these years to love and enjoy. Left to cherish his memory are his father, John Meiske, Jr., Hartley, IA; his siblings: Lori Albrecht and her husband, Dave of Sgt. Bluff, IA; Ann Schauer and her husband, Phillip of Sgt. Bluff, IA; and David Meiske and his wife, Kris of South Sioux City, NE; his nieces and nephews: Emily and Adam Albrecht, Luke and Hannah Schauer, and Sean Meiske. Lee is also remembered by many special relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, LaVaughn Meiske on October 28, 2006, Grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. John Meiske, Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. August Lill. In Loving Memory of Lee John Meiske Born ~ November 19, 1958 Died ~ May 31, 2010 Age ~ 51 years 6 months 12 days Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 3, 2010 St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Hartley, Iowa Officiating ~ Rev. David Ericksen Organist ~ Donna Ahlers Congregational Singing Processional ~ “I Know That My Redeemer Lives” #461 V. 1-4 “Jesus, Shepherd In your Arms” ~ Insert “I Am Jesus Little Lamb” #470 Recessional ~ “I Know That My Redeemer Lives” #461 V. 5-8 Scripture Verses Psalm 23 & Psalm 100 John 10: 1-5, 11-15 John 14: 1-6 Pallbearers Lori & David Albrecht ~ Ann & Phillip Schauer David & Kris Meiske Honorary Pallbearers Emily & Adam Albrecht ~ Luke & Hannah Schauer Sean Meiske Flower Attendants Willis & Annette Gebert ~ Rollie & Mary Lou Lenz Ushers Tim Hilbert ~ Wade Gebert The family would like to recognize and thank Dr. Peterson and his fellow doctors, the staff of the Spencer Hospital, especially the I.C.U. nurses, and the staff at the Hartley Community Memorial Health Center for all their tender loving care. The family always appreciated the ministers that were beside Lee and our family for providing words of comfort and strength many times during the years. The family would also, like to thank you for your love and support and prayers during the days surrounding our loss.