Lavern Meinecke Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Lavern Meinecke of Ridgeway, Missouri, who passed away on October 20, 2025, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lavern Meinecke to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Gustaf Meinecke and Thelma Meinecke (McQuerry); his former wife Donna Weathered; his sisters, Sylvia Meinecke and Reva Glenn; his brothers-in-law, Clark Glenn, Bob Richardson and Roy Reno; his nephew Steve Glenn; and his niece Jeanette Meinecke.

He is survived by: his wife Elaine Snead of Bethany; his children, Kevin Meinecke (Rita) of Bethany, MO, Annie Zirfas (Rob) of Bethany, MO, Gayla Wallace (Paul) of Tarkio, MO, Greg Meinecke of Ridgeway, MO and Kelly Meinecke of Bethany, MO; his grandchildren, Josh, Mark Meinecke, Khrishia Gifford, Tiffany Dredge, Jade Stobbe, Dr. Mikaila Wallace Scheffe, Dr. Kenzie Wallace, Jordan Peterson, Justin, Klarissa, Jacoby Roberts, Kennison Gregg and Kaitlyn Walker; his siblings, Roma Richardson, Sandra Reno, Tom Meinecke (Joyce), Tim Meinecke (Carrie) and Peggy Stewart (Pat); his sister-in-law Justine Vaughn; his cousin Buster Meinecke (Billie); and his in-laws, Jim Vaughn, Worth, Leah Vandivert, Marlin, Eleanor Meredith, Kenneth and Joanne Snead. He is also survived by 15 great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, and a host of beloved relatives and friends.

Memorials and contributions are suggested to the Ridgeway Cemetery or the Ridgeway Baptist Church.