Craig Allen Mensing

Craig Allen Mensing obituary

Craig Allen Mensing

Craig Mensing Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rupp Funeral Home - St. Joseph on Nov. 19, 2025.

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Craig Allen Mensing, 64, of Des Arc, Missouri, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025 at a St. Joseph, Missouri care facility. He was born March 28, 1961 in Des Moines, IA, son of Violet and Emil Mensing. Craig graduated from Southeast Polk High School, class of 1979. Craig was preceded in death by father, Emil Mensing, mother, Violet Lettington, wife, Joan Mensing, sister, Rita Bish, and brother, Roland Mensing. Survivors include: son, Dustin Mensing of Des Arc, MO, sister, Emily (Charles) McCauley of Reinbeck, IA, brother, Larry Mensing of Indianola, IA, and many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Mensing has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home in St. Joseph. Memorials are requested to the American Cancer Society or The Parkinson's Foundation.

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