Birth date: Oct 17, 1933 Death date: Mar 1, 2019
Richard J. Meinking, 85, of Liverpool, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019 after a brief illness. Richard was born October 17, 1933 in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the son of Clarence and Irene Meinking. He was a graduate of Shattuck Milit Read Obituary
Dick and I roomed together sophomore and junior years in Breck Hall at Shattuck School in Minnesota. He was a good guy and, I’m sure, a good man in later life. When we had our 50th reunion at Shattuck, because Dick had served 20 years in the Army, I asked him to lead the Old Shads Drill, and he was pleased to do so.
His mother and mine were best of friends, interacting when they visited us, staying at the Faribault or another (seedy) Hotel. They kept us in #5 cans of fruit juice that we kept cold on our windowsill, and always cookies, crackers, whatever junk food we enjoyed.
Dick led Band Company our senior year, such as it was. He was serious about school and always did his best at all his activities. I am confident he was a wonderful teacher after his Army service. And, no doubt, a wonderful husband and father.
Peter T Tomaras
Champaign, IL
My deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Meinking. He was one of my favorite teachers at Fryeburg Academy. I have thought of Mr. And Mrs. Meinking over the years. I have lots of memories of the two of them in Fryeburg from 1980 to 1984. Lots of love to Mrs. Meinking.
Love, Lori Smith Jardine class of 1984.
Judy, Diane and I offer our condolences for your loss. Richard was the best president MOA had in the many years I have been associated with it. He knew how to delegate and follow up and was effective and dedicated and we thank him for that. We always enjoyed his company at the meetings.
We are sorry to see him depart this life and grieve with you.
Frank and Diane Wheelock
To the Meinking Family, you have my sincerest condolences as well as the thoughts and prayers of all of us here in Bermuda.
He was one of the last but best teachers I had!! He taught me U.S. History, always made it fun and always made his test and exams understandable!! I must say, he always enjoyed eating his apple while we were in his class right after we had our lunch!! (smile).
So many great memories!
Take Care and God Bless you all!
Renee Thomas (Fryeburg Academy Class of 1984)
Paget, Bermuda
I'm so very sorry to hear this. Mr. Meinking was one of my teachers at Fryeburg Academy in the early 80s. After graduation I joined the Air Force where my first duty station was Okinawa. When Mr. Meinking heard about this he told me about the time he spent on the island in the 60s. Needless to say it had changed a little since then. I still thought about him over the years wondering how he was.
Please accept the most heartfelt sympathies of Le Moyne College. We hope the love and memories that you will forever hold in your heart bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Le Moyne College, Office of Alumni and Parent Programs
Syracuse, NY
