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Kenneth Irvin Meier

Birth	:	11 May 1922 Newton, Harvey County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	28 Jun 2006 Newton, Harvey County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Greenwood Cemetery, Newton, Harvey County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.0443993, -97.3249969
Description	:	U.S.Air Force WWII Kenneth I. Meier, 84, died June 28, 2006 at his residence in Newton. He was born May 11, 1922 in Newton to Henry and Mary (Stamm) Meier. On June 10, 1944, he married Wilma Launhart in Orangeburg, S.C. She survives of the home. He was a member of Trinity Heights United Methodist Church in Newton. He graduated from Newton High School, attended Wichita State University and graduated from Kansas State University in 1949. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force as a P-51 pilot. He retired as supervisor for King Construction in Hesston, where... Read More	U.S.Air Force WWII Kenneth I. Meier, 84, died June 28, 2006 at his residence in Newton. He was born May 11, 1922 in Newton to Henry and Mary (Stamm) Meier. On June 10, 1944, he married Wilma Launhart in Orangeburg, S.C. She survives of the home. He was a member of Trinity Heights United Methodist Church in Newton. He graduated from Newton High School, attended Wichita State University and graduated from Kansas State University in 1949. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force as a P-51 pilot. He retired as supervisor for King Construction in Hesston, where he oversaw bridge construction throughout the region. He designed and built his family home, restored antique cards and was especially proud of his 1928 Rolls Royce. He also was an avid golfer and looked forward to a round with his many friends. He relaxed reading and traveling, and he looked forward to visits with his close family and friends. He was elected to the Harvey County Commission, taking office on Jan. 14, 1991. During his tenure as county commissioner, he was instrumental in the development of the Harvey County Recycling, Composting and Water Transfer Station, which he was passionate about. He also was past director of the Board of Kansas Association of Counties; past member of the Governor's Transportation Committee; past property valuation division hearing officer for property valuation and appraisals in Reno, Cowley, Lyon and Dickinson counties; and past member of the Select Waste Advisory Committee on Construction and Demolition Waste. He also was a current member of the Regional Economic Area Partnership. Kenneth greatly enjoyed serving his terms as Harvey County commissioner and the many projects he saw through to completion and the people he met. Other survivors include a son, Douglas and Jody Meier of Lawton, Okla.; a daughter, Rebecca Meier of Hutchinson; a brother, Dale and LaVeta Meier of Newton; a grandson, Luke and Kelly Meier of Lincoln, Neb.; and a granddaughter, Natalie Meier of Mesa, Ariz. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Lois Rowland.

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Kenneth Irvin Meier's memorial is located at: Greenwood Cemetery, Newton, Harvey County, USA.
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Kenneth Irvin Meier death on 28 Jun 2006 in Newton, Harvey County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 38.0443993
Longitude: -97.3249969

Family Members:

Parent

Henry Meier

(1893 - 1994)

Mary E. Stamm Meier

(1892 - 1985)

Spouse

Wilma Lois Launhart Meier

(1924 - 2016)

Siblings

Ivan Dale Meier

(1920 - 2015)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Greenwood Cemetery
Newton, Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0443993, -97.3249969

2. Saint Marys Cemetery
Newton, Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0419006, -97.3277969

3. Shalom Mennonite Church Memory Garden
Newton, Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0429870, -97.3316650

4. Boot Hill
Newton, Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0426220, -97.3343410

5. Saint Matthew's Episcopal Church Columbarium
Newton, Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0663870, -97.3486940

6. Bethel College Columbarium
North Newton, Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0730000, -97.3420000

7. Faith Mennonite Church Columbarium
Newton, Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0672700, -97.3547700

8. Restlawn Gardens of Memory Cemetery
Newton, Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0275002, -97.4075012

9. Royer Cemetery
Newton, Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0139008, -97.4068985

10. Church of God of the Firstborn Cemetery
Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0142400, -97.4073500

11. Eastlawn Cemetery
Zimmerdale, Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1151100, -97.3902900

12. Harvey County Memorial
Newton, Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0716090, -97.2184190

13. Kemper Cemetery
Sedgwick, Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9993600, -97.4228800

14. Church of God of The Firstborn Cemetery
Emma Township, Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0940100, -97.4269800

15. Joseph Golden Gravesite
Annelly, Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9698700, -97.2456600

16. Highland Cemetery
Newton, Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1440540, -97.3531320

17. Walton Cemetery
Walton, Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1302986, -97.2533035

18. Unruh Pet Cemetery
Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1421100, -97.2632800

19. Old Grace Hill Mennonite Church Cemetery
Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0128870, -97.1859870

20. Grace Hill Mennonite Church Cemetery
Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0289800, -97.1803300

21. Horace Hayes Gravesite
Newton, Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0435950, -97.1757810

22. Missionary Church Cemetery
Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0581017, -97.1622009

23. Whitestone Mennonite Church Columbarium
Hesston, Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1458950, -97.4297920

24. Hesston Cemetery
Hesston, Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1448900, -97.4402400