Joanne Rae Meisner Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joanne Rae Meisner of Grand Forks, North Dakota, who passed away on September 20, 2025, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Allan Meisner; her parents, Lloyd Fairweather and Lyda Fairweather; her brother David Fairweather; and her daughters-in-law, JoAnn Meisner and Char Meisner.

She is survived by: her close friend Catherine Oliver (Kay); her children, Allan Meisner (Christopher Watson) of Minneapolis, MN, Cathy Eckmann (Engen) of Fargo, ND, Bruce Meisner of Grand Forks, ND, Lori Sannes (Terry) of Grand Forks, ND and Jon Meisner of Zimmerman, MN.; her grandchildren, Kristin Lilly (Nathanael) of Woodbury, MN, Kyle Meisner of Plymouth, MN, Jill Williams (Brent) of West Fargo, ND, Brean Leppell (Dennis) of Naperville, IL, Katie Schmidt (John) of Plainfield, IL, Jenny Anderson (Chris) of West Fargo, ND, Trisha Sannes of Fargo, ND and Traci Sannes of West Fargo, ND; and her sisters-in-law, Marilyn Madson and Pat Fairweather. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews.

Those wishing to honor Joanne's memory may consider a gift to the Bethany Foundation, 201 University Dr. S; Fargo, ND 58103 or Journey Home Animal Rescue, 2655 11th Ave NE; Emerado, ND 58228.