Rev. Paul J.-Meismer-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Barto Funeral Home - Spring Valley

Rev. Paul J. Meismer

Jun 7, 1943 - Aug 10, 2025

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Kind, sweet, caring, humane, humble, are just some of the adjectives that best fit Father Paul. He was one of the best. He is now in God‘s loving arms and reaping his reward for the kindness he has shown for all humanity in his lifetime.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

You will be missed not just as our spiritual leader but as our friend. You not only brought in the flock that already believed but you nurtured and taught the new generation. You walked the walk, you were a good Shepherd! Until we meet again.

Rest in peace Fr Paul
I always enjoyed your sermons and drawing a lot of young people to the church

Father Paul was a dear friend and constant angel in my life. He married us in 1971 and continued to be a positive connection. We visited as often as our travels took us to Illinois and my late husband build frames for his many puzzles. I have a feeling that Fr. Paul is doing the puzzles and Tom is busy building the frames. He was much loved and will be missed not only by me but many others. You were there to "check" on me after Tom died and often were the mental support and the guidance...

You were a great part of our family beginning at St Vals. Later we belonged to Immaculate Conception when you came I was blessed to read at mass for you. You baptized my son as well as his first communion. We followed you to Cherry. You were always a source of friendship kindness and support especially when my parents passed and they requsted you perform their funerals.

We will miss you every day and pray you look over us once in a while.

Beth & Evan Oliver

Thank you for bringing so many to Christ! You truly lived your vocation, and I know your return to the Heavenly Kingdom was such a joyful one!

Rest in Peace. You are loved and will be missed by many, me included.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always!

Obituary

Rev. Paul J.'s Obituary

Rev. Paul J. Meismer, 82, of rural Granville, IL, went to his heavenly reward on Sunday, August 10, 2025. The funeral Mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday, August 16th, at 11:00 AM at Nativity of Our Lord Parish (St. Anthony Church) in Spring Valley.  The Most Reverend Bishop...

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