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John Meshke Obituary
John "Jack" Meshke, age 83, went to his heavenly home on Friday, March 25, 2016 at Brookedale Assisted Living in Neenah. He was born on October 15, 1932, in New London, son of the late Leo and Olga (Felsner) Meshke. Jack graduated from New London High School in 1950. He attended U.W. Oshkosh for Business. He proudly served his country in the Korean War. On October 25, 1958, he married Jean M. Wolfe at Emanuel Lutheran Church in New London. The marriage was blessed with one daughter and two sons. Jack sold insurance for Metropolitan Life for many years. He always said he'd like to get some of that easy "easy money". He was a life-long member of Emanuel Lutheran Church in New London. Jack enjoyed playing sheepshead, golf, and watching the Packers and Brewers. He especially enjoyed spending time with family. Even the smallest kind gesture was followed by a personal thank you card from Jack.
He will be sadly missed by his daughter: Judi (Mike) Klundt, Neenah; sons: Jay Meshke, CO; Jon (Jody) Meshke, DePere; grandchildren: Jacob, Alexis, and Jace. He is further survived by his sisters: Eileen Redemann and Carol Hulet; brothers-in-law: Tom (Sue) Wolfe, Doug (Pat) Wolfe; sisters-in-law: Jane Kluge and Jeanne Crivello, also nieces, and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death his wife Jean; brother: David (Caroline) Meshke; brothers-in-law: Warren Redemann, Ted Hulet, Larry Wolfe, and Bruce Kluge.
The Christian Funeral for Jack will be held on Friday, April 1, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in New London with Rev. William Heiges officiating. Burial will be in Floral Hill Cemetery, New London. A visitation for Jack will be held at the church on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Military Honors will be held at the church immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.
The family would like to thank the staff at Brookedale in Neenah, and also Asera Hospice, for their wonderful care and concern of Jack.
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Elizabeth (Heidemann) Kirchner
March 28, 2016
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Randy & Elizabeth (Heidemann) Kirchner
joel couillard
March 28, 2016
hey john,
I know that your dad meant alot to you and you can be sure that he has gone to a better place!! its hard to loss someone you love. barb and I are so sorry for your loss. one good thing is he gave you his name to carry on the Meshke name. that's something to be very proud of! will try to be there for you on the first. barb and I give you our sincerest condolences,
Joe and barb couillard
Rosanne Korth
March 28, 2016
Judi, so sorry to hear about your dad. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Kay Frascone
March 27, 2016
Remembering the summers years ago we spent together and feeling your loss Judi, Jay and Jon. What a great family you all are. I will miss Jack as much as Jean. My thoughts are with you all.
Mike and JoAnn Apitz
March 27, 2016
Judi and family, We are so sorry for your loss
Joan W
March 27, 2016
Judi, I'm very sorry for your loss and I know he will be missed.
Jim and Kathy Schneider
March 27, 2016
Judi, Jim and I are so very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
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