Born November 29, 1952 in Pekin to Fred Eugene and Josephine Mary (Gosnell) Meskimen, he married Bobbi Pollitt on April 4, 2006 in Pekin. She survives.
Also surviving are his daughters, Shena Meskimen of Manito and Leslie Whittaker of North Pekin; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one sister, Cheri (Troy) Maxwell of Creve Coeur.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Betty Lynn Meskimen.
Michael worked as a millwright for over 30 years, working through the Carpenter’s Local 644, retiring in 2009.
He was a card carrying, lifetime member of the Pekin AMVETS Post #235, the Marine Corps League, the Illinois State Rifle Association, the National Rifle Association and the American Legion Post #44. He also was a member of the Peoria Sportsmen Club.
He enjoyed watching professional sports, especially the Chicago Cubs, the Chicago Bears, the Chicago Blackhawks and the Peoria Rivermen. An outdoorsman, he also liked to hunt and fish.
Cremation rites will be accorded by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. There will be no services.
Memorial contributions may be given to a charity of the donor’s choice.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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