Richard Meindl

Richard A. Meindl, 97, Green Bay, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Ledge View Nursing Center . Richard was born on August 16, 1914 in Butternut, WI the son of the late Andrew and Clara (Breitenfeld) Meindl. He served in a C.C.C. Camp from 1935 until 1937. Richard served his country in the United States Army during W.W. II obtaining the rank of Sergeant until his honorable discharge in May of 1944 when he attended college on the GI Bill. He received his B.A. degree in Agriculture from River Falls State College. Richard was employed as an Extension Agent in Barron County for several years. He then accepted a position at the Federal Land Bank Association where he held several titles and retired as a Branch Manager in 1979. On May 14, 1941 he married the former Ann Koller at Saint Anthony Catholic Church in Park Falls. Ann preceded him in death on June 7, 2000. Richard loved people and was always happy to see family and friends. In his younger years he loved to keep busy in his garden and tending to his greenhouse and enjoyed making wine with Ann. As a young lad a neighbor taught him to play the Concertina and he even formed a Polka band which played at many local hot spots in Park Falls. Richard continued his love of music through the years and after his retirement he would play for the residents at nursing homes. Richard is survived by his daughter Rita LaRock, with whom he made his residence for the past 3 years, Green Bay; two grandsons John (Dana) LaRock, Green Bay; Bob (Jessie) LaRock, Green Bay; 4 great-grandchildren Anton, Ike, Luke and Jack. He is further survived by many loving nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Ann, his parents Andrew and Clara Meindl, his step father Joe Bruch, one brother Ted (Patricia) Meindl, 3 sisters Agnes, Elnora (Karl) Kosler, Florence (Spence) Bockin. Gathering of family and friends will be held from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Resurrection Catholic Church 333 Hilltop Dive, Allouez. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 A.M. at the church with Bishop Robert Morneau officiating. Burial will take place at Nola Cemetery, Park Falls, Wisc. In lieu of flowers a Memorial Fund has been established in his name. The family would like to offer a special thank you to the wonderful people of the Insiders Program at N.E.W. Curative. Also, a note of Appreciation to the staff of Ledge View Nursing Center for their kindness and compassion.

Richard Meindl

August 16, 1914 - January 28, 2012