Karla's Mom and Dad passed away within 6 weeks of each other. Dad died right after Christmas. Needless to say, the end of 2008 was hard for us.
He joined his beloved wife Barbara in eternal life with our Savior. Memorial services will be held at Oakwood United Methodist Church in Pleasant Hill at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 3, with visitation at the church on Friday, January 2, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Born to Bernard and Anna Meislahn on August 15, 1928 in Gray, IA, Al was the youngest of seven children. He married the love of his life on November 10, 1966. Barb and Al raised four children together and took great pride in their twelve beloved grandchildren. He loved to entertain others with his gift of singing and playing his harmonica. Al belonged to American Legion Post 374 and the Professional Musicians and Entertainers of Iowa, of which he was inducted into its Hall of Fame, and won many awards for his musical talents. Al and Barb were members of Oakwood United Methodist Church.
Al passed to his children his sense of family, giving spirit, and commitment of helping others – lending a hand to those in need. Al served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Retiring after 30 years of dedicated service to the U.S. Postal Service, Al and Barb filled their retirement days with travel and spending time with family and friends. They relished their time with their “Classics” church group and many close friends at the South Side Senior Center.
Al is preceded in death by his wife Barbara, his parents, brother Chris, and sisters Selma and Gertrude. He is survived by his children John, Karla (Russ) Nemec, Brian (Jodi), Jeff (Mindy); grandchildren Johnny, Lindsey, Alexis, Connor, Blake, Dusty, Nicholas, Katie, Carter, Brett, Cameron, and Claire; siblings Herman (Irene), Leona (Gene) Rohe, Evelyn (Richard) Morrell.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Oakwood United Methodist Church.
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