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Rev. George M. Meslow

1941 - 2017

Rev. George M. Meslow obituary, 1941-2017, Hernando , FL

BORN

1941

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Heinz Funeral Home & Cremation

2507 Highway 44 W

Inverness, Florida

George Meslow Obituary

The Reverend George M. Meslow, 76, of Hernando died on August 23, 2017 at Arbor Trail Rehab in Inverness, FL. George was born on June 26, 1941 in Waukegan, IL, son of Edwin and Myrna Meslow. He graduated in 1963 from Hamilton College and in 1967 from the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago and received his second Master's Degree in Theology from Yale. The Reverend Meslow was the pastor of several churches throughout the years: Prince of Peace Lutheran in Old Tappan, NJ (1969-75), St. Paul's in Wethersfield, CT (1975-79), and Redeemer Lutheran Church in Vineland, NJ (1979-89). He also served as the Vice President of the Lutheran Home in Germantown, Philadelphia, PA (1989-90) and was President of Martin Luther Home Society in Lincoln, NE (1990-2004). After moving to Florida, he served as an interim pastor throughout Citrus Co. and central Florida. He was the past president of Outdoor Ministries in NJ and served 10 years on the Board of the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. George was a member of Hope Lutheran Church in Citrus Springs, FL. The family is most thankful for their wonderful friends in Citrus County.
The Reverend Meslow is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sandra Meslow of Hernando, FL; two children, Andrew Meslow and wife Allison of Columbus, OH, and Elise Meslow Ryan and husband Reade of Brooklyn, NY; brother, Dr. E. Charles Meslow and wife Rayola of Corvallis, OR; and four grandchildren, John E. (Jack) Meslow and Katherine Meslow, both of Columbus, OH, and Theodore (Teddy) Ryan and George Ryan both of Brooklyn, NY.
Funeral services for The Reverend Meslow will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Hope Lutheran Church in Citrus Springs, FL. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in George's name to the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, 1100 E 55th St., Chicago, IL 60615 or to Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast, P.O. Box 641270, Beverly Hills, FL 34464. Heinz Funeral Home & Cremation, Inverness, FL. heinzfh.com

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Published by Citrus County Chronicle from Aug. 27 to Aug. 29, 2017.

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Richard Kouhoupt

August 22, 2018

I am very saddened to hear of Pastor Meslow's passing. I sent flowers to his funeral last year and did not receive an acknowledgment. I believe there was a communication breakdown between the florist and the funeral home. The flowers were sent through FTD. I think of George a lot as he was an outstanding leader for the teenagers at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Vineland NJ. I was both very fortunate and blessed to share life experiences together.

Rich Kouhoupt
8/22/18

Jack Denys

September 15, 2017

Our sympathies, Sandra.

Lots of happy memories from years past.

Hope you feel Gods hugs thru the hugs of others

God's peace to you, Drew and Elise

Jack and Mary Anne Denys

Wayne Olsen

September 13, 2017

I have great gratitude to Pastor Meslow for his great intelligence and kindness. He was my Pastor at Prince of Peace in Old Tappan, and was leader of our Confirmation Class. Rest in Peace.

Judy Johnson

August 26, 2017

Sandra.

Thinking of you. Sorry we cannot be there with you. Our prayers are for your healing of body and spirit.

George was my friend. My Caravanning buddy. I am at a lost for words.
I am hopeful that he is at peace and rests in the arms of our Lord. It is a loss that is difficult for me to realize. I will remember his smile and his humor. He didn't always behave, you know!

With much love,
Judy and Roland

Richard Kouhoupt

August 25, 2017

I am so sorry to hear of Pastor Meslow's passing. He was such an inspiration to me. Pastor Meslow was there in time of need, and had a knack for working with and helping teenagers grow through their issues. He was always there for me. I have always been an active church member, and sincerely mean that he was the best! Praise the Lord. RK

Ron and Lynn Steffel

August 25, 2017

Sandra and family, our deepest condolences.

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2507 Highway 44 W, Inverness, FL 34453

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