Chris Meinert, 69, of Christopher, passed away on Tuesday July 31, 2018.
He was born on June 6, 1949 in DuQuoin, IL to Warren and Marie (Marlo) Meinert. He married Paula (Palmer) Meinert on February 8, 1992 and she survives of Christopher.
Survivors include his wife Paula, one son Michael (Vanessa) Meinert of Valier; one daughter-in-law Autumn Meinert of Trophy Club, TX; four grandchildren Oliver Patrick, Ella Rose, Henry Coy, and Veda Marie; one brother David (Gay) Meinert of Decatur, AL.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one son Matthew Meinert.
Chris graduated from the University of Illinois with a bachelor’s degree and had worked in research at Argon National Laboratories in Joliet, IL. After moving back to Christopher he worked in sales at Taylor Motor Company in Benton and won numerous sales awards. He had a love for music and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He was a member of the St Andrews Catholic Church in Christopher.
Funeral Mass for Chris will be on Saturday August 4, 2018 at 10 a.m. at the St Andrews Catholic Church in Christopher with Father Urban Osuji officiating. Burial will be at St Andrews Catholic Cemetery in Christopher. Visitation will be on Friday August 3, 2018 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher.
In lieu of flowers donations can be given to the St. Francis Humane Society or to the Perry County Humane Society and will be accepted at the funeral home.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
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