Aloysius R. “Al” Meinert

Aloysius R. “Al” Meinert, age 85, of Pierceton, Indiana passed away Sunday, July 3, 2016 at 3:10 PM in residence. He was born January 12, 1931 in O’Fallon, MO to Aloysius A. and Honora E. (McLaughlin) Meinert. Formerly of Mentone, IN he was a Pierceton resident since 1967. He was united in marriage to Beverly Denney in Fort Wayne, IN on August 26, 1967. He was a Contract Producer for Maple Leaf Farms of Milford, IN since 1958 producing world-class duck products. Al 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. Survivors include his wife Beverly Meinert of Pierceton; daughter Laura (companion Chad Birchum) Meinert-Bidle of North Webster, IN; son Kevin (spouse Brandie) Meinert of Kendallville, IN; sisters Marcella Heldman and Isabellea Mathias both of Indianapolis, Thelma Bruce of AZ, Ruth (spouse Cletus) Heldman of MD, Anastasia (spouse Patrick) Mudd of MO, Brother Donald (spouse Anita) Meinert of IL; grandchildren Bree Ann Bidle of North Webster, Chloe Meinert, Sofia, Brayden and Jill Colbert all of Kendallville, IN. In addition, numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great nephews and great-great nieces and great-great nephews survive. Brothers Clarence “Brick” and William and a granddaughter Noel Meinert preceded him. Visitation hours are scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Wednesday, July 6, 2016 with a Rosary Service conducted at 7:00 PM in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Thursday, July 7, 2016 at 11:00 AM in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Pierceton with Father Chuck Herman officiating. 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. Memorials 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