JOHN MEIROWSKY
1935 - 2018
Obituary
John E. Meirowsky, 82, died Thursday
(Feb. 1, 2018) at Newton Medical Center. He was born July 2, 1935, in
Hillsboro to George and Florence (Winkley) Meirowsky. On July 5,
1958, he married Betty Mathews and she survives of the home.
John was a longtime, active member of
St. Mary's Catholic Church. He was retired from the Santa Fe
Railroad, where he worked as a carman.
He enjoyed bowling on teams at Play-Mor
Lanes and following his retirement he took up cleaning and janitorial
duties at the bowling alley as his retirement job. He was an avid
Notre Dame fan and enjoyed following their sports teams. Going to the
Notre Dame campus was highlight for John. He enjoyed following his
kids and grandkids in their activities. John could be found on his
favorite lake or fishing lease as often as he could. He greatly
enjoyed spending time on the water, patiently waiting for the next
big catch. Of all of John's joys in life, his greatest was that of
being a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Family
gatherings were a special time for him. John found meaning in the
praying of the Rosary and prayed it devotedly.
He is survived by his wife, Betty of
the home; daughters: Cynthia and Bill Timmons of Castle Rock,
Colorado, Melinda and John Brennan of Wichita, Marcy Renollet and
Bryan Plenert of Newton, Janel and Steve Rogers of Newton and Amy
Yearout of Andover; and one son, Matt Meirowsky and Krista Birkelo of
Rapid City, South Dakota. He is also survived by eight grandchildren
and three step-grandchildren.
John is preceded in death by his
parents; one brother, Francis; infant son, David; and son-in-law,
Joshua Yearout.
Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Monday
(Feb. 5, 2018) at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with The Reverend
Nicholas Voelker, celebrant. Visitation will be 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday
(Feb. 4, 2018) at Petersen Funeral Home, with the family receiving
friends from 3 to 5 p.m. A recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 5
p.m. at the funeral home. Private family interment will be in the Mt.
Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Florence.
Memorials are suggested to the St.
Mary's Catholic School or Harvey County Special Olympics in care of
Petersen Funeral Home.
