Grandma was one of the kindest, sweetest people I have ever met. I'll always have fond memories of playing Yahtzee and other games with her, helping her in the kitchen, eating her delicious meals, and listening to her stories. But, most of all, I'll miss her hugs. I wish we could have seen her one more time. I'll always love you, Grandma!! ---Leah

I always looked forward to visiting Grandma and Grandpa every year, I couldn't have asked for better grandparents. Grandma was such a kindhearted woman, always putting everyone else's needs before her own. She spoiled us every year with great food, fun games, and big hugs. Miss her like crazy right now, but look forward to seeing her again. ---Joe

My favorite memories growing up are visiting Grandma and Grandpa! When I heard the news of her passing, my heart dropped ...I can't express how much I will miss her, she was the most wonderful and kind person I've ever known. ---Sam

I will always remember home-cooked meals, playing card games, and watching sports. Thanks for all the memories, Grandma!! ---Dave

Leah, Joe, Sam, and Dave - November 19, 2020 at 07:36 PM

I will cherish your mom and dad’s shared stories and memories as their home extended beyond their own four walls, they uniquely embraced the whole town as ‘their home’ and they shared their lives with Integrity and neighborly love through and through.... so beautiful. May she rest in Heaven’s peace. ---Cindy

Cindy Meiner - November 14, 2020 at 12:03 AM

Mom always put Dad first, and though she made that very clear, we never felt slighted. Being second made us feel very loved ...because we know she put us before herself.

She loved Dad and us so very much, and lived for us ...though we know she loved God too, and that in no way detracted from the love she showed us, it enhanced it.

Mom did not put on a false front. She did everything she could for us, and even if that meant wearing hand-me-downs herself. My brother teased her about wearing stripes and plaid one winter. She said it didn't matter because she had a coat on, and no one would notice.

What most people did notice was how she valued everyone, and especially her husband and children.

Dad also expressed that he was sorry he hadn't been able to give us more things, that we didn't have as much as other families had while growing up. Yet, I told Dad & Mom that they both gave us something that many families don't have ...and I just left it at that, as they knew what I meant. A look of satisfaction told me that they knew that, and that they were glad that they had done something right. Grateful children are such a blessing to parents.

They did a lot right. And I miss Mom dearly. Yet, she had also done right by accepting God's love, and I know He has welcomed her.

We love you Dad & Mom. Dad and all of us miss you so very much, Mom.

Thanks for bringing me into this world, yet also helping me believe this is not the end all.

Love, One of six (Steve)

Stephen Meiner - November 10, 2020 at 03:41 AM

Wishing love and strength to the entire Meiner family as they grieve. Marge was so kind to a new kid in town (c. 1976) and her caring only deepened as I grew up and, eventually, moved away. She was so easy to be around and was always interested in hearing about my family and me. Even when slowed by advanced age and illness, she would do things like come out to the high school to see me finish the Norway Classic running race. A marvelous woman.

Taylor Polomis - November 05, 2020 at 09:17 PM

Grandma was one of the sweetest people I know I will ever meet. As kids she loved surprising us with cake, or a couple dollars secretly passed into our hands when we hugged her goodbye, and when we got older she began sharing her stories, like how she met Grandpa the one day in her life she 'bummed school.' She is the only grandma I was able to know longer than my childhood, and Grandma as a person was just as wonderful as she was as a Grandma. She was always so happy when she gained family members through marriage and through the birth of the next generations, and was always there to remind us not to gossip, because "you never know who might be on the back porch." It was nothing short of a blessing to get to spend nearly thirty years with her just a phone call away. I will miss her so very much.

Nicole Meiner - November 04, 2020 at 07:04 PM

My most fond moments growing up were in Norway with Grandma and Grandpa. I will cherish the memories of her dinner table stories and her love for Packers football. Grandma was kind, welcoming, and loving to everyone introduced into the family. She is truly an angel and touched the hearts of anyone who was lucky enough to know her. I will miss her incredibly.

Kristin - November 04, 2020 at 05:54 PM

Aunt Marge was also my Godmother I adored her and thought she was a lot like my mother (her older sister Marlea). I remember staying with her and Uncle Ralph at their farm in Faithorn and helping drive their cows to/from pasture...and drinking fresh milk for breakfast! She was a joy to be around.

Jeff Bray - November 04, 2020 at 02:35 PM

There are just so many wonderful memories of Aunt Marge. I always felt at home at the Meiner’s and always looked forward to visiting. I am broken hearted that she will not be there when I next visit Norway. Babs

Barbara Wolff - November 04, 2020 at 11:03 AM

So many people expressed their love ...this is only a small part of it, as I am writing this blog. But, I will leave it at this for now.