Robert L. Meisburg Jr.

MEISBURG, ROBERT L., JR., 89, of Louisville, died Tuesday, February 15, 2005, at VA Medical Center. He was a native of Louisville, a graduate of Louisville Male High School and the Jefferson School of Law and held an LLB degree from the University of Louisville Law School. When he was an undergraduate at U of L, he was the sports editor of The Cardinal. He was also a member of the L Club. A combat veteran of World War II, Mr. Meisburg served with the 42nd Rainbow Division in France and Germany. He was awarded the Combat Infantryman's Badge and Bronze Star. After the war, he became active in the Veterans of Foreign Wars and held the position of public relations officer for the State of Kentucky. He was also active in the Protective Order of Elks, serving as an exalted ruler of Louisville Lodge # 8. Following his military service, Mr. Meisburg worked as an attorney for the Federal Office of Price Administration. Later, he served as a prosecutor in the old Louisville Police Court during the administration of Mayor Andrew Broaddus. Following this service, he entered private practice in Louisville. Mr. Meisburg was a Louisville attorney for over 60 years and a former member of the Louisville Bar Association, Louisville Trial Attorneys Association and American Bar Association. He was also a member of Louis-ville's First Christian Church. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Elizabeth Meisburg; two children, Robert L. Meisburg III and Kathy Donald, both of Louisville; three grandchildren, Karen Allen, Matthew Donald and Sarah Meisburg; two great-grandchildren, Krystal and T.J. Allen; and a brother, Jack Meisburg of Louisville. His funeral service will be held at noon Friday at Highlands Family-Owned Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Rd., with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1-9 p.m. Thursday at Highlands. Expressions of sympathy may go to the American Heart Association.