----Sources: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark County, Wis.) July 20, 2005 Surnames: Meier, Jenni, Nelson, Gren, Moen, Krause

Meier, Kenneth L. (10 Nov. 1944 - 15 July 2005)

Kenneth L Meier, age 60, of Eau Claire, died July 15, 2005 as the result of a heart attack.

He was born November 10, 1944 in Neillsville to Inez (Jenni) and Louis Meier. He grew up in Neillsville and graduated from Neillsville High School. He continued his education at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, earning a degree in accounting. Ken was a self-employed accountant for most of his career. He was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Eau Claire.

Surviving is his mother, Inez Meier, of Neillsville; daughter Michelle (Brian) Nelson, of Eau Claire; son, Alan Meier, of Alfred, NY; fiancée, Deanna "Dea" Green, of Eau Claire and her family, Nathan (Charlene) Moen, of CO, and Tasha Moen, of Eau Claire; five grandchildren, Amanda, Hannah and Madison Meier, Allison and Lucas Nelson; a sister, Marilyn (Ken) Krause, of Neillsville; two brothers, David (Donna) Meier, of Eau Claire and Jim (Rose) Meier of Gresham; nieces and nephews. His father preceded him in death.

A funeral service will held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, at St. Mark Lutheran Church, Eau Claire with the Rev. Herbert Prahl officiating. Burial will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery, town of Washington.

Ken’s love for flowers and gardening shows from his home to his office. Family vacations have left many special memories. He loved spending the winters with Dea at Siesta Key, one of his favorite places. Most of all he enjoyed his "coffee breaks" at the Olympic Flame. The hearts of everyone who knew Ken have been touched forever. Ken is dearly missed by all who knew him.

Fuller-Speckien Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Family and friends May sign the guest book online at www.fullerspeckien.com .