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Marvin Meininger Obituary
SIDNEY — Marvin P. Meininger, 79, of Sidney passed away Monday, Dec. 8, 2014, at 3:25 p.m. at Dorothy Love Retirement Community.
He was born on April 30, 1935, in Glen Ullin, North Dakota, the son of the late Nicholas and Magdalena (Kipe) Meininger.
On Oct. 24, 1980, he married Linda Billing, who survives along with four children, Lorie (John) Simpson, of Piqua, Ohio, Mindy (Sonny) Fulks, of Covington, Ohio, Mark (Chantal) Meininger, of Beavercreek, Ohio, and Jim Meininger (Jason Pellegrini), of San Francisco, California; eight grandchildren, Joseph (Rachel) Thoma IV, Louis (Vanessa) Thoma, Madison Simpson, Matthew Fulks, Layne (Brandon) Fulks Toops, and Drew, Ava and Alivia Meininger; and three great-grandchildren, Izabelle, Jocelyn and Evelyn Thoma.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Frank, Nick, Leo and John, and six sisters, Mary, Irma, Helen, Anna, Lena and Katie, and stepdaughter, Darci Risk.
Mr. Meininger was an expert in the water system and pump industry for more than 55 years. He retired from Preferred Pump in Springfield and most recently worked for Water Works Equipment in Lima. He was a member of the Sidney Moose Lodge, Sidney Elks, and St Jacob Lutheran Church in Anna.
Marvin loved sports, especially football and was an avid fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes, Cincinnati Bengals and the Reds.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Dec. 12, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Jacob Lutheran Church, 101 W. Main St, Anna, with the Rev. Michael Althauser officiating. Burial will follow at Glen Cemetery in Port Jefferson, Ohio.
The family will receive friends on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Dorothy Love Amos Chapel, 3003 W. Cisco Road, Sidney, and on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the hour of service at the church.
Memorials may be made to Senior Independence Hospice and St Jacob Lutheran Church in memory of Marvin P. Meininger.
Condolences may be expressed to the Meininger family at the Cromes Funeral Home website, www.cromesfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marvin Meininger
Jim & Dee Sherman
December 16, 2014
Linda,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jim & Dee Sherman
December 15, 2014
Linda,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Robin Berner
Deb (Wentworth) Denial
December 12, 2014
Mindy, Lori, Jim, Linda, and family: Sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Irv Johnson
December 11, 2014
Dear Linda,
I am so sorry for the loss of Marvin. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Peggy Heins Sattler
December 11, 2014
My family memories are filled with vacations to Iowa, parades viewed from the Moose Club and the artistic influences of Uncle Marvin. May your love carry you through this time of sadness and provide solace in the times to come.
Drew & Debbie Barber
December 10, 2014
Linda and Family, So very sorry for your loss. Please accept our heart felt sympathy
Justin Ritter
December 10, 2014
I'm very sorry to hear of the passing of Marv, I met Marv at the Moose where we golfed and became good friends. Please except my condolences and may God be with you in your time of need.
Kathleen and Bill (Wallery) King
December 9, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. We send our prayers and sympathy. We have many wonderful memories of Uncle Marvin.
Sandy Denslow
December 9, 2014
Dear Aunt Linda and kids, I just heard about Uncle Marvin and found this on the internet. I am so very sorry. Having just gone through this a week ago, I feel your pain and loss. I loved your Dad very much and he will be missed by many. My love is with all of you at this time. I'm sorry I can't be there for you guys but know I have my arms wrapped around each and every one of you. Our family in heaven is now complete and we are the older generation. Love you so much, Sandy and family.
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