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William Herman “Bill” Meinen

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Birth	:	3 Aug 1917 Emery, Hanson County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	10 Dec 2014 Akron, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Patricks Cemetery, Akron, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8232300, -96.5374800
Description	:	William “Bill” Meinen, 97, of Akron, Iowa passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at the Akron Care Center in Akron. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 13, 2014 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Akron. Reverend Craig Collison and Deacon Richard Port will officiate. Burial with military honors conducted by the Hoschler American Legion Post 186 of Akron will be St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery, Akron. Visitation will be after 3:00 p.m. Friday, December 12, 2014, with the family present after 5:30 p.m., and a Scriptural Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. followed by a Parish Rosary, all at... Read More	William “Bill” Meinen, 97, of Akron, Iowa passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at the Akron Care Center in Akron. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 13, 2014 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Akron. Reverend Craig Collison and Deacon Richard Port will officiate. Burial with military honors conducted by the Hoschler American Legion Post 186 of Akron will be St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery, Akron. Visitation will be after 3:00 p.m. Friday, December 12, 2014, with the family present after 5:30 p.m., and a Scriptural Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. followed by a Parish Rosary, all at Carlsen Funeral Home – Schroeder Chapel in Akron. William Herman Meinen was born August 3, 1917 in Emery, South Dakota, the son of Herman and Mary (Doyle) Meinen. He attended school in Emery. As a teenager, Bill helped his family farm near Emery. He was drafted into the United States Army. He served his country during WWII, serving in Europe. He was stationed in Africa, France, Italy, and Germany. For his service, he was awarded 7 Bronze Battle Stars. He was honorably discharged and returned to Emery. He was united in marriage to Ilene “Jake” Endres on August 26, 1947 in Emery, South Dakota. Bill was a rural mail carrier for the Postal Service. In the early 1950’s, they moved to Akron. Bill went to Higman Sand and Gravel. Later, along with his brother in law, owned and operated “Bill’s Tap” in Akron for 25 years. Bill also worked part time the Post Office. After selling the bar, he worked full time for the Post Office until retiring after 30 years with the Postal Service. Following retirement, he helped at Wilcox Electric and Scanada International in Akron. Jake passed away October 26, 1999. In January of 2011, he became a resident of the Akron Care Center. Bill was a longtime member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Akron. He was 69 year member of the Hoschler American Legion Post 186 in Akron. He and Jake enjoyed wintering in Arizona for many years. But most of all, he loved the times spent with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed. Survivors include two sons: Roger Meinen of Vermillion, SD, and Dan (Rona) Meinen of Akron, IA; his grandchildren: Casey (Jessica) Meinen and their children, Carter and Luke; Laura (Steve) Przymus and their children, Salome and Mar; William Meinen; Jess (Emily) Meinen and their son, Jacob; Maria Meinen; Dana (Crista) Meinen and their children, Melissa, Megan, and Mitch; Courtney (Ben) Burrack and their children, Delainey and Isaac; Dustin Meinen (Becky Sitzmann-Delao) and her daughter, Kaylie; and Evan Meinen; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ilene “Jake” Meinen; and his siblings: Ben Meinen, Ceil Fox, and Marie Frerichs. [Courtesy: Carlsen Funeral Homes]

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William Herman “Bill” Meinen's memorial is located at: Saint Patricks Cemetery, Akron, Plymouth County, USA.
When did William Herman “Bill” Meinen death?
William Herman “Bill” Meinen death on 10 Dec 2014 in Akron, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.8232300
Longitude: -96.5374800

Family Members:

Parent

Henry H. Meinen

(1880 - 1959)

Mary M. Doyle Meinen

(1881 - 1977)

Spouse

Ilene C “Jake” Endres Meinen

(1923 - 1999)

Siblings

Bernard Meinen

(1908 - 1973)

Marie A. Meinen Frerichs

(1911 - 1993)

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