Allen Meske

Meske, Allen R. "Al" MCFARLAND Allen R. "Al" Meske, age 53, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 12, 2008. Al was born on April 23, 1955, in Fort Atkinson, Wis., to Donald and Frances (Heger) Meske. Al married Dorothy in 1979. Al worked at EMS Industrial as a master rewinder for 31 years and was part of their close knit family of employees. Al was a dedicated employee, who started at an entry level position and worked his way to becoming a manager. Al was a Packers fan and was often troubled by what Brett Favre was going to do. Al enjoyed playing euchre, boating, and spending time with his family. Al had fast boats, fast cars, and lived for speed. If you never saw Al sitting in his wheelchair, you would have never known he was paralyzed . Als wheelchair never stopped him from meeting lifes challenges and taught everyone who knew him, how to overcome our own limitations. Al is survived by his wife, Dorothy; two children, Chad (Bonnie) Meske and April (Dave) DeSerre; four grandchildren, Nicholas, Devin, Dylan and Mary; his mother, Frances Meske; two brothers, Gary (Sandy) Meske and Tim Meske; a sister, Betty Bennett; and numerous nieces and nephews. Al was preceded in death by his father. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, July 18, 2008. Private services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Allen "Al" Meske Trust Fund, at any Guaranty Bank.