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Joseph Meehan Obituary

Meehan Joseph Edward Meehan, age 68, passed away August 26, 2016 in Centrailia, WA after a battle with Alzheimer's. Joe was a life long resident of Columbus, OH but had just moved to Washington state to be closer to the family of his wife Rita. Joe was an active member of the running community, participating in a number of marathons and other shorter local races. He was active with the Greater Columbus Rowing Association. He was passionate about his Irish heritage, was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, and volunteered with the Dublin Irish Festival. Joe is survived by his wife, Rita; siblings, Bob and Lynda; his children, Tim and Beth; and four grandchildren, Chase, Siara, Calvin and Tadhg. Memorial service will be held on September 23, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. with Father Lutz at St. Mary's Church, 684 S. Third St., Columbus, OH. Interment will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery immediately after the memorial service. A reception in celebration of Joe's life will be held September 23, 2016 from 2-8 p.m. at 486 Siebert St., Columbus, OH.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Sep. 8 to Sep. 9, 2016.

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Karen Surratt

September 24, 2016

So very sorry--he had so many more things to do with his family. Wish there were something we could do to take away the grief and sadness. One thing I am always grateful for with loss is that love and memories never die.

September 22, 2016

Rita and Family,
So sorry for your loss. It was so nice that you and Joe were able to attend the Christ the King 1961 class reunion and to talk to Joe. I will always remember his friendly smile with a slight twinkle in his eye. May God give him peace and all of you strength in the days ahead.

Linda Durbin Fersch

September 21, 2016

Beth Metzger

September 21, 2016

Dad, I wish there was something I could have done...I miss you.

September 20, 2016

September 20, 2016

Ahh, Grandchildren!

September 20, 2016

Terry Ackley

September 14, 2016

Uncle Bob, mom - Lynda Ackley, Rita, Beth and Tim and to my entire family. My candle has been lit ever since your passing. Uncle Joe, you were one special Uncle. You had passion in whatever you did. The memories I will hold dear to my heart, nobody can take that away. Uncle Bob and Mom - Lynda Ackley, you three went through alot in life but you always had each other no matter what. Rita, Tim and Beth you were is life. You brought him nothing but joy and laughter. He would always put all of you first. Uncle Joe I will never forget what you did for me and my children. I feel so blessed to have had you as my Uncle. Rest in Peace now Uncle Joe. I feel you in the arms of the Lord and his Father God. I will cherish every memory we had as a family. Uncle Bob,Rita, Tim,Beth and Mom, my prayer will continue for all of you.

Sean Lynch

September 13, 2016

So sorry for your loss. I can't begin to imagine losing one of my parents.

Jim Underwood

September 12, 2016

Rest in peace Cousin Joe.
Jim Underwood

tim meehan

September 12, 2016

You are missed Dad. There is so much more I wanted to do with you.

Sheila Kollasch

September 12, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. Joe was related to my mother, Ann C. Foley. I have some notes on Meehan family genealogy he made a few years back.

Mary Kay Purdy

September 10, 2016

My deepest sympathy to Joe's family. May he rest in peace.

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