Obit: Meinholdt, Theodore B. "Ted" (1929 - 2009)
Contact: Dolores Mohr Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Meinholdt, Pierce, Kobyaski, Olds,
Gilles, Mahutga, Abbott, Frank, Erickson
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville,
Clark Co., WI.) October 14, 2009
Meinholdt, Theodore B. "Ted" (17 April 1929 - 9
October 2009) With Flag
Theodore B. "Ted" Meinholdt, 80, of Merrillan did Friday Oct. 9, 2009, at Black River Memorial Hospital, Black River Falls.
Ted was born April 17, 1929, in Greenwood, Clark
County, to parents Arthur and Iva (Pierce) Meinholdt. He
enlisted in the U. S. Army and served during the Korean War,
serving for a total of 12 years.
Ted married Suzuyo "Suzie" Kobyaski March 18,
1953, in Tokyo, Japan. Following his service, they lived in
Colorado Springs and then moved to Merrillan, where they made their
home.
Ted was employed by the village of Merrillan as maintenance superintendent for many years and also served as village constable for several years.
He enjoyed being involved in community activities
and served on the Merrillan Village Board for many years. He
was also a volunteer fireman, serving as fire chief for a short
time.
Ten enjoyed spending time with his family,
fishing, woodworking and playing cards. He also enjoyed going
for drives and seeing local sights. He liked to attend
auctions and was an avid collector of a wide variety of
things. his friends were very important to him, as were his
daily visits with Billy Frank.
He possessed an infamous wit and wisdom that he
would frequently use to express insights about the world from his
own particular perspective.
Survivors include his wife, Suzie; sons, Terry
Meinholdt of Manitowoc, Gary Meinholdt of Marshfield, Randy (Joan)
Meinholdt of Mosinee and Jeff (Amy) Meinholdt of Madison; four
daughters, Cathy (Gary) Olds of Beaver Dam, Barbara (Dan) Gilles of
Eau Claire, Theresa (Ron) Mahutga of Arcadia and Lynn (Lon) Abbott
of Durand; 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; besides
many other relatives and friends.
Memorial services for Theodore B. "Ted" Meinholdt
will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, at the Merrillan
United Methodist Church with Reverend Meg Erickson
officiating. Military rites by the Merrillan American Legion
Post #140 and the Alma Center VFW Post #8494 will be held at the
church. Burial will take place in Mentor Cemetery at a later
date.
Friends may call at the church from 1 p.m. until
the time of services.
The Jensen-Modjeski Funeral home, Hixton, is
assisting the family with arrangements.
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