of London, AR
November 9, 1925 - September 6, 2017
John E. Meimerstorf, 91, of London, AR passed from this life September 6, 2017 in Russellville. He was born November 9, 1925 in Augsburg, AR to his parents Henry A. and Margaret (Clements) Meimerstorf. John was a retired military veteran. He served his country World War II as a member of the United States Marine Corp, before transferring to the United States Air Force during the Korean and Vietnam wars. John loved to raise cattle on his farm and was a member of the Bible Baptist Church in Russellville. He loved to spend his free time with his family and friends, hunting, fishing, playing golf or just spending time talking.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry A. and Margaret (Clements) Meimerstorf; two sisters, Rosie Smith and Katherine Nordin; three brothers, Robert, Kenny Wayne, and Henry Meimerstorf; one granddaughter, Christie Michelle Petersen.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Geneva (Blewett) Meimerstorf; one son, Johnny L. Meimerstorf and wife, Bonnie of London, AR; two daughters, Michelle Wakefield and husband, Tom of Tulsa, OK; Katy Petersen and husband, Robert of London, AR; one brother, Harold Meimerstorf of Grandview, MA, one sister, Bernice Higby of Lamar, AR; six grandchildren, Amanda Pearrow, Kimberly Petersen, Sarah Lawson, Eric Meimerstorf, Garrett Wakefield and Kacie Wakefield; five great-grandchildren, Zoee Lawson, Zayden Lawson, Brooklynn Meimerstorf, Hayden Meimerstorf and Gauge Pearrow; several nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
A visitation will be held on Friday, September 8, 2017 from 1:00-2:00 P.M. at the Bible Baptist Church in Russellville, AR., with the funeral service immediately following at 2:00P.M. Burial will be at Hickey Cemetery in London, AR. Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home. online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clarksville
Pallbearer will be Garrett Wakefield, Eric Meimerstorf, Cory Lawson, Mark Smith, Caleb Smith and Chase Pearrow.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Wyatt Pickering, Mike Nordin, Phillip Nordin and Tim Smith.
Memorial donations may be made to Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home 220 John Babish Lane, Russellville, AR 72801.
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Massachusetts Meimerstorf's
Sunday, September 10, 2017
Love and prayers to all from the Massachusetts Meimerstorf's
Joshua Henry
Friday, September 8, 2017
He was a true hero. My prayers are with you, Ms. Katy and Kimberly.
Ronda Graves
Friday, September 8, 2017
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Steve Harmon
Friday, September 8, 2017
Sorry to hear of your loss. My sympathy to the family.
Jewelleta Gambill
Thursday, September 7, 2017
My prayers are with you and your family. Johnny will be missed.
Tammi Brown -Moran
Thursday, September 7, 2017
My condolences to all the family. Love you Missy.
Glen Meimerstorf
Thursday, September 7, 2017
Rest In Peace Uncle Johnny. God bless you and all the family. You're in our thoughts and prayers. Glen & Jean Meimerstorf
Roger and cheryl ost
Thursday, September 7, 2017
We are so sorry to hear of Johns passing. Praying for you all.
With love
Roger and cheryl Ost
Jim and Marie Andrews
Thursday, September 7, 2017
Johnny was a good friend and we will miss him. Our love and prayers are with you.
Janie Henry
Thursday, September 7, 2017
Dear Katy, I am so very sorry for your loss. Your Dad was an amazing man. My Kenney loved to hear him tell "war stories'. I send you my love and thoughts and prayers for you and your Mom.
Debbie McCrackin
Thursday, September 7, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. We are so thankful for our wonderful visit with Uncle Johnny on August 13th. He was so happy to see us and very talkative.