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Wilhelm MEIER Obituary

MEIER, Wilhelm A. Wilhelm A. "Willi" Meier, 80, of Manchester, beloved husband of Anna (Turek) Meier, died Friday (June 18, 2010) at Manchester Memorial Hospital. He was born May 20, 1930 in Vilkija, Lithuania, son of the late Otto & Marie (Motejat) Meier and came to this country in 1952. Wilhelm has been a resident of Manchester since 1954. He retired as a Tool and Die Maker with Connecticut Spring & Stamp Co. He was also known as a Master of All Trades. Willi could repair or construct anything he got his hands on. He had a fighting spirit and the words of "giving up" were not in his vocabulary. He was a member of the Hartford Saengerbund and the Hartford Liederkranz, he enjoyed playing Chess and Skat, and he was an avid Golfer and did Ice Curling. In addition to his loving wife he is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Wilhelm W. & Donna Meier of Manchester, two daughters and sons-in-law, Erlinde & Mark Beliveau of Lee, NH., Anna & Mike Jackson of Waterbury, his brother Alfred Meier and his wife Erika of Vernon, six grandchildren, Monika and Emily Ann Beliveau of Lee, NH., Abby and Victoria Jackson of Waterbury, Jonathan and Luke Meier of Manchester and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday June 22, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the Holmes Funeral Home; 400 Main St., Manchester, Burial will be in the East Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Monday from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to The Church of the Living God, 199 Deming St., Manchester, CT. 06042 or to the Hartford Saengerbund 719 North Mountain Road, Newington, CT 06111-1424.

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Published by Hartford Courant from Jun. 19 to Jun. 20, 2010.

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Regina Feuerstein

August 26, 2010

Grüß euch Gott, all ihr lieben Meiers, Tureks and Beliveaus. Mit großer Trauer haben wir vom Tod Willis Kenntiss erlangt. So viele Erinnerungen an ihn und die fröhlichen Stunden lassen uns mit euch allen sehr traurig sein. Aber Gott hat ihn bei sich aufgenommen und nun hat alles Leid ein Ende. Ich hoffe von Herzne, dass wir uns schon sehr bald wiedersehen werden, vielleicht sogar hier bei uns in Deutschland.
Wir Feuerstein und Mokoschs sind ganz nah bei euch und drücken euch von Herzen.
Die liebsten Grüße sendet euch Regina mit allen Verwandten.

July 1, 2010

To the Meier Family,
We are very sorry to hear of Willi's passing. Willi was a great long time neighbor. Our hearts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. God bless you.

The Watrous Family

Brian Skehan, HSB

June 23, 2010

Sincere condolences to Willi's entire family.

June 22, 2010

Erlinde and your entire family,
Keep strength with your love for each other. Loss is never easy even if we know it is coming and think we are prepared. He had a wonderful family that obviously loved him dearly. How lucky he was to have such devotion and selflessness during his most trying days. God bless all of you and know that our hearts ache for your loss.
Joyce,Jim,Andrew & Lauren Coryea
Lee,NH

Ruth Ashley

June 21, 2010

Erlinde and family,
Although I never met your Dad, your love and dedication to him at the end of his life is a testament to what kind of father he was, to have raised such a self-less and giving daughter. He is at peace now, and I am truly sorry for your loss. My prayers and love pour out to you now in your time of need.

Autumn Gervais

June 21, 2010

We are very sorry for your loss. We knew Willie from Ct. Spring and Stamping. We was always a joy to work with, and he left us with some good memories.
Autumn and Claude Gervais.

Craig, Nancy & Mikayla Brasefield

June 21, 2010

To the Meier Families,
May God comfort you during your time of loss.

Pam Mottla

June 21, 2010

Dear Erlinde, Mark and Meier family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May loving memories of your Dad bring you comfort now and always. With Love, Pam

Ruth Hartunian-Alumbaugh

June 21, 2010

Your family will be/is in our prayers as you walk through the days ahead without your dad/father-in-law/grandfather.... We know that God is able to be there for you and that He will continue to be your strength.

With Love,
Jon, Ruth, Jonathan, and Rosie Alumbaugh

Helmut & Christel Lederer

June 20, 2010

To the Meier families
Please accept our deepest sympathy

June 20, 2010

Erlinde and family...my heartfelt sympathy on your dad's passing...I know it's been a long, difficult road. I hope you can now find peace, as your dad is at peace with no pain and suffering. You're in my prayers, Erlinde...Love, Andrea

Lisa Petriello

June 20, 2010

To the Meier Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sadness. Opa to all...he was such a nice man, who always had a smile for everybody.

June 20, 2010

I will miss seeing Willi when I go to Connecticut Spring and work with the tool makers. We will also miss seeing him at the club. He was a very special person.

Terry Zocco and Manny Meneses

June 20, 2010

The wife and I met Willie on the Friday night golf league. Although he told her she belonged in the kitchen, he always had a smile when she beat him. We will miss you Willie. Pat & Gaetane

Betty (Thompson) Bolden

June 20, 2010

Will - I was sorry to read about the passing of your father. You have my deepest sympathy.

Holmes Funeral Home Watkins Funeral Home

June 20, 2010

With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.

June 19, 2010

Deepest sympathy to the Meier's families. Sorry to hear about the lost of your LOVE ONE. From Yannie Coley ( Home Care Aid ) from the VNA Health Care. May his soul rest in PEACE.......

Larry & Jackie Martin

June 19, 2010

Anna, and Family...our deepest sympathy on the loss of Willie.
l've known Willie, from way back...beginning at Ct. Spring we became best of friends...one thing l could say about Willie, he was a very true and honest best friend. l have good memories of playing cards..golfing..bowling.....he will be missed.
Larry and Jackie Martin...Bristol, CT.

June 19, 2010

Annie and family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
We will miss Willi's smiling face.

Don and Helga Ginn

Greg and Beate Frost

June 19, 2010

Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of Wilhelm.

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