Fairbank- Marion T. Meier, age 87 passed away of cardiac arrest on Friday, January 6, 2012 at Mercy Hospital in Oelwein, Iowa. Visitation will be at Woods Funeral Home on Sunday, January 8 from 4 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be on Monday. January 9 at 10:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church in Fairbank.
Marion was born on September 4, 1924, near Waverly, the daughter of Martin B. and Lula G. (Ingersoll) Anhalt. She graduated from Waverly High School. On September 2, 1946 she was united in marriage to William H. Meier at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Waverly. They lived in the Waverly area for many years and moved to Oran in 1953. They operated the Oran Cremery. Marion moved to Fairbank in 1975. She worked as a cook for the Wapsie Valley Community Schools in Oran and Fairbank, until retiring in 1993. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church, church choir and the American Legion Auxillary.
Marion took great pride in her ten children, many grandchildren and friends. Get-togethers with family and friends brought her much joy. She enjoyed gardening, baking, crocheting, playing cards and watching sports. Marion had a spirited personality, enjoyed stories and jokes and was a devoted friend to many.
She is survived by her children: John (Darlene) Meier of Hazleton, Joann (Dennis) Covert of Davenport, David (Barbara) Meier of Decorah, Dianne (Bob) Clark of Dorchester, Patricia Curley of Fairbank, Annette (Kevin) Niebuhr of Dunkerton, Madonna (Brian) Welsh of Fairbank, Michele (Alan) Blekeberg of Ridgeway and Chris Meier of Greenville Wi. 25 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Marion is also survived by sisters-in-law, Lelah Anhalt, Marjorie Anhalt, Delores (Anhalt) Hassman, Esther Meier, Bonnie Harris and brother-in-law Paul Meier.
Marion was preceded in death by her husband William in 1975, her daughter Karla Meier in 2011, one great-grandson, her parents and siblings, Helen Eighmey, Grace Anhalt, Martin (Bob) Anhalt, John Anhalt, Beatrice Biermann, William Anhalt and Paul Anhalt.
Memorials- in lieu of flowers may be directed to the family.
Condolences for MARION T. MEIER
We are saddened at the loss of dear “Aunt” Marion. What a great and wonderful person! We will cherish her memory. We wish her eternal peace, love, and joy. May the hearts of all the family and friends who knew and loved her be comforted by thoughts and remembrances of her life and love. We are so grateful to have known her in this life. May she now rest in eternal bliss. From Linda Hill-Phoenix, Husband Ray Phoenix, and Julia Di Benedetto
Many blessings to the family and friends of Aunt Marion! From a friend of Justin’s, who enjoyed the many wonderful thoughts and stories about this dear lady… Bill
My thoughts and prayers are with you all today and always. I have many fond memories of Mrs Meier, (I never called her by her first name), she fed me at school she invited me into her home often for food and laughter feeding my soul. I am happy knowing she is with Karla and so many lovely spirits now, free of worry, free of pain. But my heart goes out to those she leaves on this world who are still actively grieving the loss of their dear sister. Your mom would tell you God does not give you more than you can handle and I know it sounds like gibberish when you are feeling loss upon loss, but your mother raised you to have faith, because without she’d say you have nothing. I believe we all learned more about faith from her than at the time we realized. I am very happy to have been one who did. blessing to you all. Much Love, Andrew Wixcel
Sorry to hear Marion passed on. She was mom more than a boss to alot of girls durring detasselling time. My sisters worked under her and I worked under Pat.
Cherish all the great memories. With deepest Sympathy!
Etta Robinson.
Dear Michele & Family,
Please accept our sincere sympathy on the death of your Mother. May God bless you with strength and peace as you mourn your loss.
Thank-you for letting us know.
Gerald & Cheryl
Trish and Family. So sorry to hear about your mothers passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Although I did not know Marion, I do have a wonderful friend named Michele Blekeberg. I am certain she was as kind, honest and dear to all as my dear friend Michele is. Thank you Marion for such a special gift to me!
I am so sad about the loss of someone so special to my friend and her amazing family.
My heart and thoughts are with you always.
Love, Kelly
Dear Meier Family –
I’m saddend to hear that your mother has passed away. She was very special and I enjoyed our visits greatly. I will forever remember the little lady wearing a pith helmet and driving the mini bus taking us out to the field to detassel corn.
I’m sorry for your loss.
Barb.
Dear Michele, Alan, Lucas and Leah.
I’m sorry I can’t make it to visitation tonight or to the funeral tomorrow, but I’ll be thinking about you.
Peace,
Otter.
Dear Meier Family,
So very sorry to read of the loss of your mother. She was such a neat lady. She will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Susie & Tony Dehl
Dear Meier Family,
I wanted to express my sympathy with such a significant loss in your lives! I just asked Mom over Christmas how Marian was doing as I would think of her every time I drove into town and would look towards her house that I knew her being in. I will never forget the fantastic canoeing trips that we had together!! She taught me that life is all what you let it be. She always had fun with whatever she did. She always had a fun, positive attitude. What a legacy she left behind with such a wonderful and beautiful family!
God bless you all!
Barb (Bachman) Lorenz
My deepest sympathy for Justin and family.
I have never met Marion, but have heard of Justin’s aunt Marion for years and it feels
like I have knew her.
God Bless,
Betty
Annette and family-
We are so sorry to hear abour your loss. You are in our prayers.
Our family is praying for you. God weeps with you as you weep and celebrates with you the gift she was to you and so many people. Peace be with you, Pastor Tom, Kris, Tim, Dan, Sam and Sally Pietz