Harry Mathias MEINERT

Harry Meinert, 89, died June 7, 2016 in Seminole, FL. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Barbara Serafy Meinert, three daughters, Karen Murillo, Penryn, CA, Sharon Wiltjer (Geoff), Thornton, CO, Gail Skala (Jeff), Boulder, CO, sister Hildegarde Dirks, Grundy Center, IA, six grandchildren (Drew and Kacie Wiltjer, Daniel and Philip Murillo, Meghan and Hannah Varner), and 1 great grandchild (Zeke Murillo). He was preceded in death by his parents Peter J.A. Meinert and Marie Hansen Meinert, brothers John and Theodore, and sisters Helen Manus, Margaret Koch, and Marie Whitney. Harry was born in Grundy Center IA February 3, 1927 and lived in East Moline IL and Urbandale IA before retiring to Seminole FL in 1985. Harry was a graduate of Grundy Center High School and Iowa State College with a bachelor's degree in Agriculture Engineering in 1953. He served in the US Army in World War II and US Air Force in the Korean Conflict and was stationed for 2 years in Japan. He worked as a Product Design Engineer for John Deere for 31 years and holds several patents. Harry enjoyed wood working, golf, travel, and photography. He was a member of the Largo Men's Golf Association for over 25 years. He was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels for 5 years. A memorial service with military honors will be held at Bay Pines National Cemetery on July 15th at 10:45am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Meals On Wheels or The Suncoast Hospice.