ALAN MESCHEFSKE

Alan A. Meschefske, age 72, of Neenah passed away on Thursday evening, January 21, 2016 at Theda Clark Medical Center, after a brief illness. He was born on December 19, 1943 in Owen, Wisconsin son of the late Arthur and Elizabeth (Vircks) Meschefske. After high school graduation, Alan furthered his education, earning his Bachelor's Degree from UW - Eau Claire, and his Masters in Social Work from UW - Milwaukee. On November 5, 1971 Alan married Diane Dachelet at St. Mary Catholic Church in Menasha. The marriage was blessed with two sons, and 44 wonderful years. Alan was employed as a Psychiatric Social Worker at the Winnebago Mental Health Institute, retiring in 1999. He was a member of St. Gabriel Parish in Neenah. Alan was an avid baseball card collector, loved playing wheelchair basketball, watching the Packers and Timber Rattlers, and had a deep affinity for dogs. Alan's passion for life, his kind and generous demeanor, and his sarcastic sense of humor will be missed by all who knew him.

He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Diane; his sons: Reed (Gloria Champion) Meschefske, Santa Fe, New Mexico; Nathan Meschefske, Neenah; step-granddaughter, Kiana Champion; a sister, Donna (Donnie) Albers, Medford, WI; siblings-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends; and his beloved dog, Baxter.

The Memorial Mass for Alan will be held on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Gabriel Catholic Church (900 Geiger St., Neenah) with Father Larry Seidl officiating. Friends will be received from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service, directly at the church. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in Alan's name.