Service Details
Services celebrating John’s life will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 12:00PM with Pastor Richard Rogers officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10:00AM until the time of service. Private interment with full military honors will take place at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
For those wishing to watch the service via livestream may click on this link at 12:00 pm. https://youtube.com/live/skvb1GW7bZE?feature=share Due to music licensing laws, you may experience moments of silence when recorded music is being played during the service.
Memorial Suggestions
In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorials in John’s name to the Salvation Army or Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
John Louis Meissner, age 83, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Ascension All Saints Hospital, Racine on Thursday, February 13, 2025.
John was born in Racine to Joseph and Margaret (nee: Nahalka) Meissner. At an early age, his family moved to Kenosha. John graduated from Bradford High School in Kenosha, attended UW-Whitewater for a few years, then went to faithfully serve our country with the United States Army during the Vietnam War. John would continue his military service in the Army Reserves. John was employed by SC Johnson Wax for over 30 years and met Carol Hultman, and they became husband and wife on May 17, 1969. John was an avid fan of the Marquette (Warriors) Golden Eagles. He was a season ticket holder for over 50 years and was honored as Season Ticket Holder of the Game on Saturday, November 16, 2013. He loved being on the golf course and for many years was part of the MEWS Boys golf team with his buddies from SCJ. John lived out his life dream when he attended The Masters at Augusta. In his younger days, John coached his son in little league baseball and basketball. As the years went on, he would be a regular at his grandchildren’s sporting events. John and Carol enjoyed bowling together and spending their winters in Florida. For their 50th Anniversary, they visited the Grand Canyon and Sedona. John will be remembered for his infectious laugh and the genuine friendships he had with so many people.
Surviving are his wife, Carol; daughter, Lori (Greg) Branch; son, John Meissner (Heather Tercher); grandchildren, Amanda and Brooke Branch; Brady (Faith DeWees), Siena and Kendall Meissner; brother, Robert Meissner (Doris Permenter); several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. John was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Margaret; Carol’s parents, Robert and Genevive Hultman; 3 brothers-in-law and a sister-in-law.
Julie Weyhrauch says
John I am going to miss you so very much! You were such an encourager and positive person when I talked to you. You will truly be missed. I look forward to seeing you again when we will be celebrating our forever life with our Lord and Savior. ❤️
Carrie Miller says
Lori and Family,
My deepest condolences to all of you. He was such a great guy, and no laugh quite like his❤️He will be fondly remembered. Hoping you all find peace in all of your wonderful memories with him.
Love you all- Carrie Miller
Jennifer Holtz says
Carol, Lori, John and your entire family, sending my love and condolences to you all. I have so many fond memories of big Daddy O!!! I can still hear his laugh. He will be so missed!! I wish I could be there for you and for him. He was a wonderful man! I know you will share both tears and laughter with your memories of him. Sending all my love. Jen
Marion k Hultman says
To Aunt Carol and family we send our condolences. Your all in our prayers Donald ,Marion,Jessica and Gabrielle Hultman
Mark & Pat (Coyne) Bingen says
To Carol we are so very sorry to hear of John’s passing. He was a person who was always full of joy and happiness every time we ran into him.
Lynne and Steve Christman says
Dear Lori,
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your Dad.
Thinking of you –
Lynne and Steve Christman
Rudy Navarro says
John and Lori your dad was an amazing man..I enjoyed all my talks with him as we got together in the years as we all aged. I enjoyed every talk I had with him at grandchild.. birthdays. It was amazing to to talk to him every time he was a a great man… my deepest condolences to you all…
Jane&Richard McGee says
Dear Carol, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family for your loss.
Anonymous says
Carol..So Sorry to hear about Johns Passing. We Sure N-joyed knowing Him and Chatting with Both of You at Certain Times. Please Extend Our Thoughts to Your Family, Sorry We were Unable to attend… Dave and Sally Bosanko
Tom Chernouski says
Worked with John at the Wax. Such a good guy!! RIP my friend!!
Jim Rammelt says
Carol & Family,
My sincere sympathy and condolences for your loss. I met John at 4:30 Mass at St. Paul’s on Saturday afternoon and continued for many years. He always sat by Coach Letsch. I am in Arizona this week and unable to attend the service, but wanted you to know you and he are in my thoughts and prayers.