Henry Herbert Meissner

Henry Herbert Meissner, age 96, went to his eternal rest on February 16, 2012. His funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 19, 2012 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural Copperas Cove, with Pastor Michael Meissner officiating. Interment will be at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in rural Rapidan, Minnesota. Visitation will be held at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home on Saturday, February 18, 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Copperas Cove.

Henry was born on a ranch near Topsey, TX on May 3, 1915, baptized on May 24, 1915 and confirmed in May 1929 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. He and his family lived in rural Copperas Cove until 1963 when they moved to Good Thunder, MN. Later in life (1988-2000) Henry and his wife spent six months of each year in Copperas Cove.

He is survived by five children: Carolyn (Gerhard) Matzke of rural Good Thunder, MN, Margaret (Loren) Matzke of rural Good Thunder, MN, Dr. Laurence (Yvonne) Meissner of Hutto, TX, Dennis (Joanne) Meissner of Georgetown, TX, Rhoda Annette Rode of Mankato, MN; 21 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille, of 64 years, by parents, Otto and Emma (Teinert) Meissner, granddaughter, Rachel Rode-Campbell and seven siblings.