Mardell Meisner

Mardell Mary (Greve) Meisner, age 72, of Colesburg, IA, died Friday, December 23, 2011, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Jaeger) Greve on June 18, 1939 in St. Catherines. Mardell received her education from the Edgewood High School graduating with the class of 1957. On April 14, 1959, Mardell was married to Larry Meisner at St. Marks Catholic Church in Edgewood. This union blessed them with seven children. Together Mardell and Larry raised their family and farmed their land. In later years, Mardell worked as a custodial engineer but farming was not only a job for her but something she truly enjoyed doing. Mardell also loved to fish, she enjoyed cooking and being with people. She was a member of the St. Annes Society at St. Marys and the AMVETS. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family especially all her grandchildren. Mardell will be forever loved and cherished by her children, Tim (Sandy) Meisner of Colesburg, Patti (Todd) Kuhse of Independence, Brenda Hagerman of Central City, Gary (Cheri) Meisner of Greeley, Cindy (Roger) Taake of Elkader, Karen (Tom) Sampson of Algonquin ILL and Kim (Terry) Domeyer of Colesburg; 21 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren; siblings, Rosemary Baker of Dubuque, Ilene Powell of Cedar Rapids, LaVern (Betty) Greve, Robert (Vera) Greve both of Central City, Anna Reinhardt of Guttenberg, Charles (Judy) Greve of Holy Cross and Sharon (Willis) Boge of Dubuque, sister-in-law Norma Greve of Dubuque, and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Larry and three brothers, Elmer, Joseph Jr. and Edward Greve.Visitation: Monday 2:00 - 8:00 P.M. December 26, 2011 at the Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home Guttenberg, Iowa and one hour before service at church.Funeral Service: Tuesday 10:00 A.M. December 27, 2011 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, GuttenbergInterment: St. Mary's Cemetery Guttenberg, Iowa Service Information A service summary is not available