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Karl Meisel Obituary
He served in the Army for 21 years and retired as LTC in 1975 at Ft. Leavenworth. He then worked as Assistant Director of Development and later the Director at Saint Mary College in Leavenworth. He left that position to attend St. Paul's School of Theology and graduated with his Masters of Divinity and became ordained. He retired after 14 years serving as Pastor in the United Methodist Church.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 7 at Countryside United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association (alz.org). Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel is assisting the family. To leave a message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Karl Meisel
Dan McCune
October 3, 2023
Thinking of you with fond memories. I miss you! Dan
Charlene Knecht Hayes
October 15, 2017
My dearest brother-in-law Karl,
If there is a heaven above (also known as Paradise).....I am assured that you will be dwelling there with the angels, archangels, friends, family, & our dearest Lord God...our Savior! You were the loving husband, father, in-law, uncle, cousin, & friend to all! You gave, until you could give no more! Without you & your charity as well as your gifts to me & my family, I don't know how I would have survived at times. I am so very grateful to you, as well as my dear sweet sister. I still remember 32 Hornung Ct. in N.J., as well as Ft. Sill, OK., where I would reside with you & my ,sister on occasions. I also remember my first niece, Julie Lynn, Karl (Fritz-he hates that), & Mark as toddlers even though I wasn't that much older (I was 7 was Julie was born)! You were the best brother-in-law a sister-in-law could ever have!!!!!! You treated me as your own daughter, and for that I am truly grateful! I miss you so much, Karl & I hope to see you again one day!
Betty Stambaugh
October 6, 2017
Shirley, my prayers are with you, may your faith comfort you during this difficult time. Peace and love, Betty Stambaugh
Paula Zullo
October 5, 2017
Dear Aunt Shirley & Family, I am so sorry of the loss of Uncle Karl he was loved so much by the whole family! You are all in my thoughts and prayers and may God be with you at this time to give you all strength and healing in this time of need. My love to all of you!
Paul Knecht
October 5, 2017
Dear Aunt Shirley and family:
I remember Uncle Karl as a loving father and uncle. He enjoyed telling stories. My fondest memory was his "Hug Therapy"! He will surely be missed. Sending my love and prayers.
John & Jalayn Love
October 5, 2017
Shirley,
Jalayn and I are so very sorry for your loss. We had tremendous respect and admiration for Karl.
Cecelia NUll
October 5, 2017
Dear Shirley my heart and love will be with you every step you take in your healing process
I have lots of laughs and good times to remember with Karl
And you over the years So happy you came in to my life and my
home Love you dearly. CECELIA
Dan McCune
October 5, 2017
The world has lost a great man, but God has gained a great lieutenant. I will miss you!
Dee Ludwig-Ebert
October 5, 2017
Shirley and family I am so sorry for your loss. I truly enjoyed his visits to the bank and the stories he told of your love story. Such a wonderful man.
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