John Franklin Meinke Obituary
In loving memory of John Franklin Meinke in Mattawa, Ontario, who departed this world on October 28, 2025 at the age of 91. John Franklin leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid John Franklin farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For John Franklin is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ernest Meinke and Lily Meinke; and his sister Erma. He is survived by: his wife Joyce; his children, Al, Melissa (Del) and Travis (Kristy); and his grandchildren, Leigha, Clode and Wil.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to be made in Frank's name to your local animal shelter or rescue of your choice.
