Adams/Friendship (formerly of Racine) – Todd W. Meistad, 49, passed away at the William S. Middleton Memorial VA Hospital in Madison on Monday, September 3, 2012 following a six-year battle with cancer.

Todd was born in Racine on June 19, 1963 to Leonard and Geraldine (nee: Kent) Meistad. After attending the schools of Washington Park and Walden, he went on to proudly serve our Country with the United States Marine Corps for four years.

Todd was employed as a moving specialist with Graebel Relocation Services in Georgia.  Todd was an extreme sports enthusiast; diehard Chicago Cubs and Green Bay Packers fan; and enjoyed challenging others to a good game of horseshoes or darts. Above all, he loved and cherished being in the surroundings of his entire family.

Surviving are his daughters, Jari Meistad and Janah Meistad; his adored mother, Geraldine "Gerri" Meistad; sisters, Vicki (Jeff) Beres, Laurie (George) Schumacher and Brenda (Jim) Winchester; former wife and mother of his daughters, Kim Meistad; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Todd was preceded in death by his father, Leonard Meistad, on January 30, 2010.

Funeral services will be held in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Monday, September 10, 2012 at 11:00 am with Rev. John Fleming officiating. Interment, with military honors, will follow at the Southern WI Veterans Memorial Cemetery.  Visitation will be in the funeral home on Monday from 9-11 am.

"Semper Fi"