Dwayne Michael Meissner

Dwayne was born on July 31, 1959, in Sugar Land, Texas, the son of Clarence Edmund and Joyce Marie (Faske) Meissner. He was raised in the Lutheran faith, firmly rooted in the Missouri Synod tradition, and was a longtime member of several Lutheran congregations over his lifetime, including Immanuel Lutheran Church in Copperas Cove, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Waco, and Messiah Lutheran Church in Plano.

A true Texan at heart, Dwayne had a deep passion for sports and proudly supported the Dallas Cowboys, Houston Astros, and Baylor Bears. He enjoyed hunting, had a fascination with the NASA space program, and found joy in the simple pleasures of life. Though he never married, Dwayne's life was filled with family, faith, and meaningful connections.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Joyce Meissner; his grandparents, Ed and Lou Ida Meissner; and his aunts and uncles: Ottis Faske, Bobby Faske and his wife Mildred “Sug” Faske, Dewey Faske, Charles Ray Faske, Charles Beisert, and Margie Faske.

Dwayne is survived by his brother, Darrell "Bull" Meissner of Palestine, Texas; his sisters, Danette Meissner-Pappas of Salado, Texas, and Denise Meissner of Temple, Texas; his niece Christina Bailey; nephew Brian Bailey; great-nieces Kali Smith, Skylar Bailey, and Cambri Jade Smith; and great-nephew Bailey Smith. He is also survived by his aunts Mary Jane Faske Beisert and Carla Faske, both of Houston, Texas, and many cousins and close friends.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:30 a.m. at Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home, Giddings, Texas 78942. Funeral services will follow at 11:30 a.m., with burial to take place immediately afterward at the Giddings City Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the care of Scanio-Harper Funeral Home.

Dwayne will be remembered for his quiet strength, unwavering faith, and enduring love for his family and community.