DONALD A. MEIHAK
DONALD A. MEIHAK
Donald A. Meihak, 93, of Neillsville, WI, passed to eternal peace with his family by his side, Tuesday, April 15, at the Riverside Assisted Living Facility in Neillsville.
Donald Albert Meihak was born Oct. 10,1931, in Neillsville, WI, the son of Albert and Ella (Meier) Meihak. He was united in marriage to Ruth Spaete Oct. 25, 1952, at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Neillsville. Donald and Ruth had four children, John, Shirley, Gary and Mary.
Donald was a life-long member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. Donald lived a life filled with faith, love and devotion to his family.
As a young man, Donald found himself a job as a farm hand at Carl Spaete farm where he met the love of his life, Ruth. Donald and Ruth spent 72 wonderful years together. Over the years, Donald and Ruth farmed in the Neillsville area, raising their four children. While farming, Donald was also employed at Wick Homes for 30years; after retiring, Donald and Ruth spent many summers at their camper on Marsh Miller Lake, were they spent many hours fishing, playing cards, telling stories and making many memories with family and friends.
After many years at the camper, they decided to sell their camper and let another family enjoy making memories as they did. On Friday and Saturday nights or any night of the week, you could find Donald and Ruth around the dining room table with family and friends playing many hands of cards, such as Up & Down, Hearts, Hands & Foot and Farkle, just to name a few. You could hear the stories being told with laughter filling the house. When grandkids would come, young or old, they always knew there would be lollipop hiding out in the owl cookie jar in the kitchen. Donald had a passion for fishing, hunting and watching the Chicago Cubs play. Donald had a heart of gold; he would always welcome you with a smile on his face and a story to tell.
Donald, it has been an honor to call you husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa and friend.
Donald is survived by his wife, Ruth; four children, John (Kathy) Meihak of Brownsburg, IN, Shirley Meihak (Rich) of Wautoma, WI, Gary (Brenda) Meihak of Neillsville, WI, and Mary (Armon) Luchterhand of Neillsville, WI; eight grandchildren, Amy (Jason) Scheiwe, Melissa (Adam) Krause, Cheryl (Jeff) Stelter, Craig (Rachel) Anderson, Jenny (Shawn) Shadrick, Tim (Therese) Luchterhand, Matt (Jennifer) Luchterhand, Doug (Heather) Luchterhand; 21great-grandchildren, Trinity, John and Tanner Meihak, Reya Hope, Joshua and Coleton Scheiwe, Jace Krause, Natalie and Morgan Bloch, Caleb, Ella and Noah Anderson, Tasha, Dani and Dane Shadrick, Koltin, Taelor and Sophia Luchterhand, Damien Luchterhand, Walker and Max Luchterhand; three great-great-grandchildren, Ryker Featherston, Elise Gurney and Joey Summers; brother-in-law Henry Peepgrass and sisters-in-law Barbara Meihak and Caroline Spaete; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents; great-grandson Dylan Bloch; siblings Albert, Dale, Monna, Linda Meihak and Christine Peepgrass; brothers-in-law Lawrence and Robert Spaete; sister-in-law Dorothy Langreck and nieces and nephews.
The family would like to acknowledge and thank all of caregivers at Riverside Assistant Living and hospice care in helping prepare Donald for his journey to the Lord.
A memorial service for Don will be held Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 711 W. 5th St., Neillsville, WI 54456. Pastor Timothy Biebert will officiate. Music will be provided by Donna Sternitzky, organist. Interment will be in the Neillsville City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church.
Online condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com.
Gesche Funeral Home and Cremation Service is assisting Donald’s family with funeral arrangements.