1922
Charles
2018
Charles Samuel Meisenhelter
October 8, 1922 — June 25, 2018
Charles Samuel Meisenhelter Sr.
Lovingly known to all as “Pop”, passed away to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, June 25, 2018. He was 95. He died in His Home in Shawnee, Kansas, where he passed peacefully in his sleep in the arms of his children.
From his birth October 8th 1922 in Dover Pennsylvania until his death on Monday June 25, 2018, he greatly influenced and impacted all those with whom he came in contact.
Born to Ellis Van Buren Meisenhelter and Emma Sweitzer Meisenhelter, he was the 5th of 11 children.
He met and married (01/16/1960) the love of his life Barbara Ann Meldrum Meisenhelter, whom he patiently cared for until the time of her death on September 1, 1990.
The proud and devoted father of five children,
Christopher Martin Meisenhelter (wife Mary), of York, Pennsylvania.
Preceded in death by infant grandson Christian Meisenhelter.
Granddaughter Lori Rutledge and great grandchildren, Nick, Patrick and Kathryn Rutledge)
Grandson Mark Meisenhelter (great grandchildren Corey and Joshua Meisenhelter)
Grandson Gregory Meisenhelter (wife Tammy, great grandchildren Jaxson, Aiden, Cassidy Meisenhelter)
Grandson Daniel Meisenhelter (great grandchildren Gillian, Addison Meisenhelter, preceded in death by great grandson Gabriel Meisenhelter)
Rebecca Meisenhelter Anderton (husband David), of Bedford, Texas.
Grandchild Kelley Nolen (husband Taylor, great grandchildren Kaleb and Zoe Nolen)
Grandchildren: Asia, Sierra, Eden and Dustin Anderton
Charles (Chuck) Samuel Meisenhelter, Jr. (wife, Diana), of Carrollton, Texas.
Michael Scott Meisenhelter, who also proceeded him in death (wife Carolyn Meisenhelter), of Shawnee, Kansas.
Grandson Nicholas Meisenhelter
Camella Meisenhelter Reynolds (husband Todd), of Watauga, Texas.
Grandchildren Mason and Madison Reynolds
He was preceded in death by his parents, and 9 siblings.
He is survived by his youngest sibling Arvil Meisenhelter and many nieces and nephews.
Pop played soccer and graduated Dover, PA High School in 1941.
Shortly after High School he joined the United States Army. While in the Army he served in the 82nd Airborne, 504th Paratrooper Infantry Regiment. (PIR)
During his tenure in the military he fought in North Africa, Sicily, and was wounded in Anzio, Italy where he received a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He spent 26th months recovering from his wounds.
He received his Bachelors Degree from University of Maryland, and his Masters from Ball State University. He worked for the Civil Service for over 30 years and retired as a GS 15 in 1990.
This position relocated the family to Maryland, Zweibrucken Germany, Virginia, Iowa and several villages and towns around Stuttgart, Germany, and Pop relished the memories of their time there, before retiring at Fort Hood in Texas.
Pop was a man of great integrity, honor, selflessness, and compassion.
He was a proud member of the Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) and American Legion.
He enjoyed cigars, cribbage, and good beer and always welcomed a visit with his family, whom he cherished until his last breath.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 New International Version (NIV)
Believers Who Have Died
13 Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. 14 For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. 15 According to the Lord’s word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. 16 For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. 18 Therefore encourage one another with these words.
In lieu of flowers, please consider sending a donation to Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517
A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held for the family on July 5, 2018, at 11:00 AM, at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery
Lovingly known to all as “Pop”, passed away to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, June 25, 2018. He was 95. He died in His Home in Shawnee, Kansas, where he passed peacefully in his sleep in the arms of his children.
From his birth October 8th 1922 in Dover Pennsylvania until his death on Monday June 25, 2018, he greatly influenced and impacted all those with whom he came in contact.
Born to Ellis Van Buren Meisenhelter and Emma Sweitzer Meisenhelter, he was the 5th of 11 children.
He met and married (01/16/1960) the love of his life Barbara Ann Meldrum Meisenhelter, whom he patiently cared for until the time of her death on September 1, 1990.
The proud and devoted father of five children,
Christopher Martin Meisenhelter (wife Mary), of York, Pennsylvania.
Preceded in death by infant grandson Christian Meisenhelter.
Granddaughter Lori Rutledge and great grandchildren, Nick, Patrick and Kathryn Rutledge)
Grandson Mark Meisenhelter (great grandchildren Corey and Joshua Meisenhelter)
Grandson Gregory Meisenhelter (wife Tammy, great grandchildren Jaxson, Aiden, Cassidy Meisenhelter)
Grandson Daniel Meisenhelter (great grandchildren Gillian, Addison Meisenhelter, preceded in death by great grandson Gabriel Meisenhelter)
Rebecca Meisenhelter Anderton (husband David), of Bedford, Texas.
Grandchild Kelley Nolen (husband Taylor, great grandchildren Kaleb and Zoe Nolen)
Grandchildren: Asia, Sierra, Eden and Dustin Anderton
Charles (Chuck) Samuel Meisenhelter, Jr. (wife, Diana), of Carrollton, Texas.
Michael Scott Meisenhelter, who also proceeded him in death (wife Carolyn Meisenhelter), of Shawnee, Kansas.
Grandson Nicholas Meisenhelter
Camella Meisenhelter Reynolds (husband Todd), of Watauga, Texas.
Grandchildren Mason and Madison Reynolds
He was preceded in death by his parents, and 9 siblings.
He is survived by his youngest sibling Arvil Meisenhelter and many nieces and nephews.
Pop played soccer and graduated Dover, PA High School in 1941.
Shortly after High School he joined the United States Army. While in the Army he served in the 82nd Airborne, 504th Paratrooper Infantry Regiment. (PIR)
During his tenure in the military he fought in North Africa, Sicily, and was wounded in Anzio, Italy where he received a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He spent 26th months recovering from his wounds.
He received his Bachelors Degree from University of Maryland, and his Masters from Ball State University. He worked for the Civil Service for over 30 years and retired as a GS 15 in 1990.
This position relocated the family to Maryland, Zweibrucken Germany, Virginia, Iowa and several villages and towns around Stuttgart, Germany, and Pop relished the memories of their time there, before retiring at Fort Hood in Texas.
Pop was a man of great integrity, honor, selflessness, and compassion.
He was a proud member of the Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) and American Legion.
He enjoyed cigars, cribbage, and good beer and always welcomed a visit with his family, whom he cherished until his last breath.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 New International Version (NIV)
Believers Who Have Died
13 Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. 14 For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. 15 According to the Lord’s word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. 16 For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. 18 Therefore encourage one another with these words.
In lieu of flowers, please consider sending a donation to Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517
A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held for the family on July 5, 2018, at 11:00 AM, at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery
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