Aloysius R. 'Al' MeinertPIERCETON – Aloysius R. “Al” Meinert, 85, Pierceton, passed away at 3:10 p.m. July 3, 2016, in his residence. He was born Jan. 12, 1931, in O’Fallon, Mo., to Aloysius A. and Honora E. McLaughlin Meinert. On Aug. 26, 1967, in Fort Wayne, he married Beverly Denny. He was a contract producer for Maple Leaf Farms, Milford, since 1958 producing world-class duck products. Formerly of Mentone, he was a Pierceton resident since 1967. He was a contract producer for Maple Leaf Farms, Milford, since 1958 producing world-class duck products. He faithfully and honorably served his country in the United States Air Force in the Air Force Reserves and active duty from February 1954 to January 1956 during the Korean Conflict, attaining the rank of First Lieutenant (T). He was a former member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Warsaw, and current member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Pierceton, and Archbishop Noll Council 4511 of the Knights of Columbus. Surviving are his wife, Beverly Meinert, Pierceton; one daughter, Laura (and companion Chad Birchum) Meinert-Bidle, North Webster; one son, Kevin (and spouse Brandie) Meinert, Kendallville; five sisters: Marcella Heldman and Isabellea Mathias, both of Indianapolis, Thelma Bruce, Arizona, Ruth (and spouse Cletus) Heldman, Maryland, Anastasia (and spouse Patrick) Mudd, Mississippi, one brother, Donald (and spouse Anita) Meinert, Illinois; five grandchildren: Bree Ann Bidle, North Webster, Chloe Meinert, Sofia, Brayden and Jill Colbert, all of Kendallville; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great nephews and great-great nieces and great-great nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers Clarence “Brick” and William and one granddaughter, Noel Meinert. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Pierceton, with Father Chuck Herman officiating. A Rosary Service will be conducted at 7 p.m. in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton with Military Honors conducted by the Pierceton American Legion Post 258 and the United States Air Force Honor Guard. Calling is from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. ***** Memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church 408 W. Catholic St. Pierceton, IN 46562 or the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County 3489 E. 100 S. Pierceton, IN 46562. To sign the guest register or leave condolences, electronically go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
