Remembering all of the great memories as we reflect on your passing while we are in Hawaii. The time spent with you was the best time of my life and I will miss you!!

COL Meis was my battalion commander and friend. We had so many memorable times in the 325th Forward Support Battalion in Hawaii. I learned a lot from him about living life to the fullest. Our great conversations transcended our military lives and I will remember and treaure forever. I was shocked and hurt when learning of his passing, since we haven't spoken in some time. I will always keep him in my thoughts and prayers as I continue to share our wonderful anecdotes with my Junior ROTC cadets. Rest in peace, sir; and see you at the objective on the other side.

Mickey and I were in the 377th Med Company Korea and 159 th Med Co Darmstadt Germany together. Not only did we fly together we broke bread many times together. He was a great commander and a true friend. CW-4 Jeff Hall USA Ret. 

Mickey was a great officer and a wonderful human being.  My condolences to his family and many friends. 

It is with great sadness to hear of Mickey passing.  My most sincere condolences to his wonderful wife and children.  I first met Mickey while I was in JROTC at Robert G. Cole High School in the 1970's when he was a brand new MSC 2LT and the guest of honor at our annual military ball.  I had the privilege to work with him in the late 1990's when I was the PM MC4 deploying the system to Fort Hood and in the 2000's where we served as Army civilians at the AMEDD Center and School.  It was an honor to know him and call him a friend.  He will be greatly missed.

A warrior in the truest sense of the word with a caring and compassionate soul. I will never forget the times you “took the time”  to extend a helping hand no matter how hectic or busy the day was. You always had the time to say “Rick”  it’s good to see you, come on in and let’s chat.  May God provide peace and comfort to your wonderful family in the days,weeks, and months to come. Dustoff 06, your mission is now complete. Rest In Peace Good Sir. CSM (R) Rick Crosby & Family. 

What a great Commander! A laugh was not far away. 
COL (Ret) Email "Mickey" Meis was my commander while serving in the 507TH Med Co (AA), Charles L. Kelly AHP, Fort Sam Houston. He was a great commander and the first to fly with me on my first PC mission. He loved the MEDEVAC Mission. 

Thank you Mickey Mies! Rest in peace Brother!


My condolences to the family.  I worked with Mickey on many special projects.  He was smart, creative, and full of great ideas on how to make things better.  I am so sorry for this great loss.

Mickey was a joy to know.  In high school, he was respectful and gracious to everyone.  Whenever I contacted him over the years for reunions, he was enthusiastic and upbeat.  During his illness, he kept those qualities and shared his deep faith.  He had such a successful life.  Well done, dear friend.  

I'm so sorry I cannot attend his services.  I'll be in Dallas for my father's memorial on the same day.   Although my Dad was a dentist, they had many of the same duty stations--twenty-five years apart.  I hope they meet up in Heaven.

My sincerest condolences on the passing Of Mickey Meise III. He was a good friend, a wonderful lector and reader and I shall miss him. My prayers to Mickey and his family and friends. I apologize for not be able to attend the services as I will be out of town.

We first met Mickey at Ft Hood in the mid ‘70s.  He was a crazy young army officer but it was obvious that he was also  a man of great intelligence and integrity.  We had the privilege of serving with him in San Antonio, Germany and in Washington DC.  We were there to witness his marriage to Claudia and also to meet Cameron the day after his birth at Walter  Reed  hospital.  We’re so glad that we continued to keep in touch throughout the years.  It was obvious that Mickey’s greatest joys in life were his love for his family and his strong faith.   His children are the great legacy he leaves behind.  RIP dear friend.


The Walter family wishes to offer our deepest sympathy. We know Mickeys loss leaves a tremendous hole in your hearts. We appreciate the love & care all of  you bestowed on Shirl as our boys were growing up, so in Mickey's honor we have made a donation to the Natl Brain Tumor Society.  
Much love~ 
Lisa, Shirl & Shirl A.

Mickey was the President of our Freshman class 50 years ago - the Class of '69!  So many fond and fun memories.  
God's grace and peace be with Mickey's entire family.  
Barbara Bailey Steed


As a young Captain in 1997 assigned at Ft. Hood, it was quickly apparent to me that Colonel Meis was a leader of Soldiers.  Why? He cared deeply for his people and took the time to mentor a young Captain.  This skill of caring for others is how he is and should be remembered.  He cared deeply for me and taught me how to become a better Soldier and leader.  He cared deeply for his family and his God and will be remembered by all of us.  His legacy is one of love.  What better way to be remembered. 

My deepest sympathies to his family.  May God bless all of you in your time of loss. LTC (R) Larry Hallstrom

I was so sad to hear of Mickey's passing .    Have had a flood of great memories of him at Robert G. Cole High School.   He was so sweet and funny and cute!     It is wonderful to read how loved and respected he was in his life.    
My heart  goes out to Sue and his family.   

prayers of comfort for the family...  Mickey & I were in the same graduating class at Cole high school... I have great fun memories of Mickey, he was sweet & popular & funny... very well respected and it looks like he carried that on with his decorated career .. my favorite memory of Mickey is him wearing his big green & gold letter jacket, his big beautiful smile crawling into his blue Volkswagen..  rest in peace my friend,     MaryEd Gerault  

I knew Mickey as a kind, handsome athlete-scholar at Cole High School.  There is so much evidence from his family and friends that he grew into a fine military leader and a godly family man who was much respected and loved. I have fond memories of dancing with him at TAG-he was the definition of cool!  So sorry for your family to have his life cut short, but know how much you and everyone will celebrate his life and faith. 

“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”  Revelations 21:4

With sympathy and prayers for comfort,
Jane Plewes Bergquist

My wife and I have sent a donation to the Glioblastoma Foundation in Mickey's memory. Our prayers are with you and your family.

I was so sorry to hear of Mickey's passing. He was a wonderful friend at Cole High School. Having the pleasure of knowing him brings back such fun memories. Claudia, it was also a pleasure knowing you while we worked at Bill Brown together and also having Cameron in my 4th grade class. God bless all of you at this difficult time. 
Sincerely,
Sandy ( Hilton) Kilpper

Mickey was a national treasure. He dedicated a military career to accomplishing the mission and a civilian career to developing generations of leaders. Thanks to him Army Medicine is prepared to meet the needs of the future. He was a dedicated friend, an honor to serve with  and he will be missed. 

Mickey was a cherished fellow Soldier.  When he relinquished to me command of Headquarters and Support Company, 307th  Medical Battalion (Airborne) there was little for me to do.  He had it running so well.  He had every mission given to him running so well.  All The Way dear friend and trusted colleague.

I am very blessed to have called Mickey my friend.  I had the honor to serve alongside Mickey as Staff Officer in the 307th Medical Battalion, 82d Airborne Division in the early 1980's.  He was the consummate professional, always exuding confidence and dependability.  Moreover, he brought a sense of humor to work everyday that kept me laughing.  I will forever cherish these memories.

My most sincere condolences to Mickey's family.

GBM Research Collective

Glioblastoma Foundation

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Mickey is survived by his life’s love, Claudia. His legacy lives on through his son Cameron and his daughter Melina. Also surviving Mickey is his sister Susan Ann Gober, nephew Kevin and nieces Shelly and Ashley

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Col Emil "Mickey" F. Meis III

June 6, 1951 – July 8, 2019

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