Erma H. Meissner
May 10, 1922 - February 26, 2010
Erma H. Meissner, a long-time resident of the Royal Oak area, died February 26, 2010 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was 87 years old. Mrs. Meissner was born May 10, 1922 to parents Joseph and Mary (nee Fashing) Kuchin in Caseville, Michigan, where she spent her childhood years growing up on the rural family farm. As a young woman, Mrs. Meissner journeyed to New York City to train as a cosmetologist. She returned to Detroit in the early 1940s and married her sweetheart, Harley Meissner, on February 14, 1944. Mrs. Meissner was an active member of Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Birmingham, where she was a long-time teacher of the Bethel Bible Series and a supreme recruiter for Harley’s choir. She enjoyed traveling, playing cards, gardening and entertaining friends and family. Mrs. Meissner especially loved spending time with her family and will be deeply missed.

Mrs. Meissner is survived by her loving daughter, Helen (Paul) Fierke; loving son, Hal (Linda) Meissner; grandchildren, Charles, Peter, Cynthia and Valerie; great-grandchildren, Nathaniel and Matthew. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Harley Meissner.

Funeral from Our Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2225 E. 14 Mile Rd., Birmingham, Tuesday 11am. Friends may visit beginning at 10am. Visitation at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Rd. (between 14-15 Miles Rds.) Monday 3-9pm. Interment in White Chapel Cemetery, Troy.

Memorial contributions appreciated to Our Shepherd Lutheran School, 2225 E. 14 Mile Rd., Birmingham, MI 48009.



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My deepest sympathy for your loss. Unfortunately I did not get to know Aunt Erma as well as I should have. I stopped in for a visit once with my Mother, Jan Bolzman Kinkade, quite a long time ago. She was so sweet and loved to hear Uncle Harley play the piano. My heart and prayers are with you and trust the many happy memories will help you through this hard time.

Cami Borodychuk Schwenneker

My sympathies go out to you on the loss of your mother and grandmother. I understand the loss you are feeling as I remember the passing of my own parents. Aunt Erma was a truly special lady, and my namesake. My parents must have felt the same way to name me after her! I am sorry that I couldn't attend the funeral, but my thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Erma Swanson

Erma Kuch Swanson

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