Don Wayne Miekley

Don Wayne Miekley obituary, Springfield, MO

Don Wayne Miekley

Don Miekley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at Rivermonte on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Don Wayne Miekley, 87, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Saturday morning, August 23, 2025 at his home, surrounded by family. He was born on Wednesday, February 16, 1938 in Clever, Missouri, the son of Alfred and Lydia Miekley.
Don enlisted in the United States Air Force and was stationed in Valdosta, Georgia, where he met his wife of 67 years, Frankie V. Miekley. He was employed by Zenith for 28 years and was a member of Galloway Baptist Church, the Gold Wing Club, and the BMW Club. Don was also a leader of the Retreads Club, with whom he and Frankie traveled to all 48 continental states by motorcycle.
He was preceded in death by his three brothers Eugene, Glen and Leslie, as well as his parents.
In addition to his wife Frankie, he is survived by his son Dwayne Don Miekley (wife Gretchen) of Springfield, Missouri and two grandchildren Madison Miekley of New York, New York and Weston Miekley of Ash Grove, Missouri.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 27, at Klinger-Cope Family Funeral Home, located at 4500 S. Lone Pine Avenue, Springfield, MO 65804. A private graveside service will held on Thursday, August 28 at Rivermonte Memorial Gardens. The family requests that donations be made to the Humane Society of Southwest Missouri, 3161 W. Norton Rd., Springfield, MO 65803. Online condolences can be made at www.klingnerfuneralhome.com
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