Ralph Meiner

NORWAY- Ralph E. Meiner age 98 of Norway, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at the Oscar J. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, MI. He was born October 25, 1926 in Faithorn, the son of the late Alfred and Alice (Arnold) Meiner. Ralph graduated from Hermansville High School in 1944. He served his country in the US Navy in Saipan during World War II. Ralph married Marjorie Hoheisel on September 13, 1952 in St. Mary’s Church in Norway, she preceded him in death on November 2, 2020. He worked on the farm, drove bus for the Norway Schools, and worked as a mechanic before getting a job at the VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain as a lab tech. He retired from the hospital in 1982. Ralph loved sports, especially watching his sons play for Norway. He was an avid Packer, Yankee and Spartan Fan, enjoyed gardening, hunting, reading and spending time with his family. He was also a member of the Norway Lodge #362, Free and Accepted Masons. Ralph is survived by his children Alfred Meiner of Kingsford, Stephen (Cindy) Meiner of Waterford, Jean Meiner of Dexter, Michael (Karen) Meiner of Ray Township, Thomas (Julie) Meiner of Orlando, FL and James (Nancy) Meiner of Indianapolis, IN; 13 grandchildren Benjamin (Melissa) Meiner, Elise (Caleb) Hallsten, Shannon (Daniel) Anderson, Rachel Meiner, Amanda (Jason) Goley, Nicole Meiner, Nathan (Emily) Meiner, Kristin (Joseph) English, Evan (Riley) Meiner, Leah, Josiah, Samuel and David Meiner; 16 great grandchildren; sisters Eleanor LeBoeuf of Powers; sister-in-law Patricia Meiner of Powers; brother-in-law Robert (Mary) Hoheisel of Norway; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother Robert Harold Meiner; sisters Dorothy Robertson, LaVerne Laesch and Evelyn Meiner. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 20 from 9-11 a.m. at the Ortman Funeral Home in Norway. Services will start with the Iron Mountain Lodge #388, Free and Accepted Masons service on Friday at 11 a.m. at the Ortman Funeral Home, Funeral Services will follow with Pastor Jeff Gagne officiating. Interment will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Faithorn.

Ralph Meiner

October 25, 1926 - December 15, 2024