Herbert N. Meisner

New Berlin, WI -- Herbert N. Meisner, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at Linden Grove, New Berlin, WI.  Herb was born in Bloomer, WI, on August 27, 1923, son of the late Albert and Della (Nee:  Gunderman) Meisner.

During World War II Herb proudly served in the United States Army.  On August 11, 1962, in Greenwood, WI, he was united in marriage to Margaret A. Perman.  Herb was employed for several years by Racine Unified School District at William Horlick High School (1963-1983) as an Industrial Education teacher.   He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, lifetime member of the American Legion, and 4th Degree member of Knights of Columbus Racine Council #697.

An avid Packer and Brewer fan, Herb also was a lover of tools and woodworking.  He spent many winters in Harbor Lakes Park, FL, and summers at his cottage on Conners Lake in Winter, WI.  Most of all, Herb was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather who will be deeply missed.

Survivors include his loving wife of fifty-one years, Margaret; his children, John (Paula) Meisner of New Richmond, Ann (Chris) DeMeulenaere of Brookfield, Matt (Jodi) Meisner of Crystal Lake, IL; his nine grandchildren, Emma, Ellen and Andrea Meisner, Rachael, Gus and Riley DeMeulenaere, Luke, Noah and Tess Meisner; sisters-in-law, Joanne Meisner of Chippewa Falls, Virginia Perman of St. Paul, MN; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, May 10, 2014, at 10 a.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 6400 Spring St., with Rev. Terrance J. Huebner officiating.  Relatives and friends may meet with the family Friday at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. and Saturday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass at 10 a.m. Private interment with Full Military Honors will be held at the Southern Wisconsin Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, Town of Dover.  Memorials to Stout University Foundation or to the Knights of Columbus #697 have been suggested.

MARESH-MEREDITH & ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME
803 Main St., Racine    (262) 634-7888