Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Demaine Funeral Home - Springfield

5308 Backlick Road

Springfield, Virginia

Michael Meuleners Obituary

Of Haymarket, VA, on October 25, 2024 at the age of 77 after a courageous battle with a rare cancer. Beloved husband of 48 years of Bette Meuleners; father of Henry (Shawn), Melissa, Michael (Scott), and Bethany; grandfather of Lindsey, Sarah, William, Ryan, Thomas, Matthew, Jonathan, Michael, Luke, and Max.
Born in Minneapolis, MN, COL Meuleners graduated from West Point in 1970 and served in the US Army Corps of Engineers for 30 years.
An avid golfer, COL Meuleners was proud to have played over 300 rounds in 2019 and volunteered at many PGA events. He loved traveling around the world with Bette and his happiest times were spent with her, his children and their spouses, and his grandchildren.
COL Meuleners will be interred with Full Military Honors at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to VCS Cancer Foundation at vcscancerfoundation.org.
Please visit www.demainefunerals.com for information on the Celebration of Life and for the full obituary and to leave memories for the family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Washington Post on Nov. 10, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Meuleners

Not sure what to say?





0 Entries

Be the first to post a memory or condolences.

Make a Donation
in Michael Meuleners's name

Memorial Events
for Michael Meuleners

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Demaine Funeral Home - Springfield

5308 Backlick Road, Springfield, VA 22151

How to support Michael's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Michael Meuleners's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more